Caption

Sestertius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'IMP CAES L AVREL - VERVS AVG'. Reverse: Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius in togas standing opposite each other, holding scrolls and shaking hands, legend 'CON, ORD AVGVSTOR TR P' with 'COS II' in section and letters 'S - C' in fields. Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter ~31–32 mm; weight 25.15 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_358

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.1Mb (4.6Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Imp Caes L Avrel - Vervs Avg Reverse Marcus Aurelius togas standing opposite holding scrolls shaking hands Con Ord Avgvstor Tr P Cos Ii section letters S - C fields Roman Empire Rome coin diameter ~31–32 mm weight 25.15 g axis 0° round metal coin shown white background raised profile bearded man surface worn irregular texture areas darker lighter patina coin displays mix brown bronze tones spots green corrosion small areas darker brown raised portrait rim slightly shinier bronze highlights duller mottled edge slightly irregular portrait includes detailed hair beard relief shadows worn high points.