Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169), Roman emperor 161–169; obverse: head of Lucius Verus bare to the 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'; dated 163–164 CE; Roman Empire; Roman coin; diameter approx. 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.3 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_413

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55.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 obverse head Lucius Verus bare right inscription L Vervs Avg - Armeniacvs reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left round shield ground Tr P Iiii - Imp Ii Cos Ii dated 163–164 CE Roman Empire Roman coin diameter approx 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.3 g axis 180° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised depiction standing human figure holding long vertical staff curved shield raised decorative edging rim visible colors include shades silver gray hint darker tarnish.