Caption

Sestertius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus uncovered, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; legend IMP CAES L AVREL - VERVS AVG. Reverse: Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) in togas standing opposite each other, holding scrolls and shaking hands; legend OR TR P; marked COS II; in fields S - C, 161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter ~32.5–33.0 mm; weight 23.75 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_355

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.1Mb (5.1Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head Lucius Verus uncovered drapery left shoulder facing right legend IMP CAES L AVREL - VERVS AVG Reverse Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 togas standing opposite holding scrolls shaking hands legend Tr P marked COS II fields S - C 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ~32.5–33.0 mm weight 23.75 g axis 0° round worn metal object rough textured surface showing shades dark brown rusty orange black hints green object uneven edge indented central area raised silhouette head profile visible facing right suggestion hair facial contours surface areas pitting corrosion smoother shinier patches underlying metal background plain white.