Caption

Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer; personifications; iconography: globes, cornucopias, Providentia. Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, legend IMP CAES L VREL VERVS A, all around. Reverse: Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius in togas standing opposite each other, holding scrolls and shaking hands, legend CONCORD GVSTOR TR P, episode COS II; in fields S - C, 161. Rome; Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 25.0–27.0 mm; weight 11.75 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_363

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.1Mb (3.9Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer personifications iconography globes cornucopias Providentia Obverse Head Lucius Verus uncovered right legend IMP CAES L VREL VERVS A Reverse Marcus Aurelius togas standing opposite holding scrolls shaking hands legend CONCORD GVSTOR TR P episode COS II fields S - C 161 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 25.0–27.0 mm weight 11.75 g axis 0° round weathered metal disc uneven edge shown white background displaying relief two human figures facing figure slightly taller worn surface details disc surface mix brown dark brown reddish-brown greenish corrosion spots hints lighter metallic highlights areas pitting irregular texture shallow raised rim worn details perimeter near center appearance aged patinated.