Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, legend 'IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG.' Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend 'PROV-DEO, RP COS II.' Date: 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; weight 2.75 g; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; axis 195°.
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Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, legend 'IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG.' Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend 'PROV-DEO, RP COS II.' Date: 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; weight 2.75 g; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; axis 195°.

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Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse head Lucius Verus uncovered right legend Imp L Avrel Vervs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand cornucopia Prov-Deo Rp Cos Ii Date 161 Roman Empire Rome Silver coin weight 2.75 g diameter 17.5–18.0 mm axis 195° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile man facing short curly hair beard surrounded incised border subtle raised markings rim metal silver areas darker tarnish slight brownish discoloration surface scratches small dents.

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