Caption

Denarius; issuer: Lucius Verus (Roman emperor, 130–169; emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus uncovered, facing right; legend IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand, left hand on seat back, cornucopia beneath the seat; legend CONCORD AVG COS II. Date: 161. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium/function: coin. Weight: 3.02 g. Diameter: 17.5–18.5 mm. Axis: 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_348

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Keywords

Denarius issuer Lucius Verus Roman emperor 130–169 emperor 161–169 Obverse Head Lucius Verus uncovered facing right legend IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera outstretched right hand left hand seat back cornucopia beneath seat legend CONCORD AVG COS II Date 161 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium function coin Weight 3.02 g Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Axis 195° round metallic object raised profile person's head side view showing short hair beard surrounded indented rim pattern raised shapes object silver-gray areas lighter darker silver tones subtle surface scratches worn spots.