Caption

Sestertius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer. Obverse: bust of Lucius Verus uncovered, in armor, right; inscription AES L - AVREL VERVS AVG. Reverse: Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius in togas standing opposite each other, holding scrolls and shaking hands; inscription CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P, legend includes COS II, field marks S - C, date 161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 33.5 mm; weight 25.55 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_357

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Keywords

Sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Obverse bust Lucius Verus uncovered armor right inscription AES L - AVREL VERVS AVG Reverse Marcus Aurelius togas standing opposite holding scrolls shaking hands inscription CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P legend includes Cos Ii field marks S - C date 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze diameter 33.5 mm weight 25.55 g axis 345° round worn coin dark greenish-brown patina showing raised design two human figures facing holding hands textured surface details areas lighter brown wear raised edges details coin edge slightly irregular colors visible dark green brown hints black.