Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus bare, right, legend 'L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS'. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a round shield on the ground, legend 'TR P IIII - IMP II COS II'. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter c.17.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_410

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head Lucius Verus bare right legend L Vervs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left round shield ground Tr P Iiii - Imp Ii Cos Ii Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver Diameter c.17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° circular metallic object raised profile man's head relief showing curly hair beard set recessed background object displays worn textured surface visible ridges dents rim series raised markings edge colors visible gray darker gray tones subtle areas brownish goldish patina.