Caption

Sestertius, Lucius Verus (130–169), Roman emperor 161–169 (issuer). 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. Date: 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; bronze; weight 25.15 g; diameter 31.0–32.0 mm; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_359

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 issuer 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 Date 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze weight 25.15 g diameter 31.0–32.0 mm axis 0° round worn metal coin brown dark patina small areas green discoloration two human figures facing contact hands figures wear long draped garments indistinct facial features coin edge uneven slightly raised surface exhibits pitting scratches background darker rim displays faint raised border traces green tones.