Caption

Sestertius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'L VERVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Victoria stands right, holds a palm branch in her right hand, supports her left on a round shield inscribed 'VIC / PAR', attached to the trunk of a palm tree; legend 'TR POT VI - IMP IIII COS II'. Fields bear 'S - C'. Date: 165–166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 29.5–31.0 mm; weight 28.40 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A65_126

License type

Rights managed

Available size

41.4Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.7in x 12.7in / 3803 x 3803 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend L Vervs Avg - Arm Parth Max Reverse Victoria stands holds palm branch right hand supports left round shield inscribed Vic Par attached trunk palm tree Tr Pot Vi - Imp Iiii Cos Ii Fields bear S - C Date 165–166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 29.5–31.0 mm weight 28.40 g round metal coin worn uneven edge showing mix brown dark brown hints green patina surface features raised embossed figure standing person draped cloth holding vertical staff pole circular object attached winged figure nearby coin surface pitting textured wear areas darker corrosion lighter polished highlights across raised details.