Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right; inscription L V, RVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting right, hands tied behind his back, next to him a bow, quiver, and shield; inscription TR PV IMP III COS II. Date: 165. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 195°.
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Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right; inscription L V, RVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting right, hands tied behind his back, next to him a bow, quiver, and shield; inscription TR PV IMP III COS II. Date: 165. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 195°.

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Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L V Rvs Avg Arm - Parth Max Reverse Parthian prisoner sitting hands tied back next bow quiver shield inscription TR PV IMP III COS II Date 165 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 195° round metal coin worn rough surface showing raised outline seated human figure profile coin weathered visible scratches chip rim pronounced crack extending inward colors visible shades gray silver darker gray tones.

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