Caption

sestertius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer; obverse: bust of Lucius Verus uncovered, in armor, right, AES L · AVREL VERVS AVG all around; reverse: Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) in togas standing opposite each other, holding scrolls and shaking hands, CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P all around, episode COS II, field marks S · C, legend 161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin (bronze), diameter 33.5 mm, weight 25.55 g, axis 345°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_356

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.1Mb (5.4Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer obverse bust Lucius Verus uncovered armor right Aes L · Avrel Vervs Avg reverse Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 togas standing opposite holding scrolls shaking hands Concord Avgvstor Tr P episode COS II field marks S · C legend 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin bronze diameter 33.5 mm weight 25.55 g axis 345° worn circular metal object raised profile bearded head partial relief showing textured hair rounded bumps defined nose beard surface areas corrosion patina shades green turquoise darker brown black tones traces reddish pale grayish spots edge slightly irregular features raised rim background head uneven pitting discoloration.