Caption

denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer Lucius Verus; obverse: head of Lucius Verus bare, right, inscription 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, inscription TR P IIII - IMP II COS II; date 163–164; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.3 g; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_411

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Rights managed

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30.8Mb (2.4Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3279 x 3279 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Lucius Verus obverse head Lucius Verus bare right inscription L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left round shield ground inscription TR P IIII - IMP II COS II date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.3 g diameter 17.5–18.5 mm axis 180 degrees circular metallic coin worn reflective surface silver gray tones showing relief standing armored figure facing long staff hand curved shield raised border edge ring decorative raised dots rim metal areas darker patina lighter worn highlights.