Caption

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. Dated 165, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_409

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Keywords

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 Dated 165 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 195° round metallic object textured worn surface sits white background object various raised indented shapes suggesting central figure seated crouched posture surrounding decorative elements surface cracks chips visible edge prominent fissure extending rim center visible colors silver gray darker gray tones small bright highlights.