Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: bare head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, inscription 'IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG.' Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'PROV DEOR TR P II COS II.' Date: 161–162. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_364

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse bare head Lucius Verus uncovered right inscription Imp L Avrel Vervs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand cornucopia Prov Deor Tr P Ii Cos Ii Date 161–162 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g round metallic object raised profile bearded man facing showing curly hairstyle detailed facial features set plain background object ridged rim irregular edge small chips visible colors silver shades gray.