Caption

Lucius Verus (130–169), Roman emperor (issuer). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus bare, facing right, legend IMP CAES L·AVREL VERVS AVG. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend FORT RED·POT III; inscriptions in COS II section and S C fields. Date: 162–163. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 25.5 mm, weight 12.65 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_370

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (3.6Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor issuer Obverse Head Lucius Verus bare facing right legend IMP CAES L·AVREL VERVS AVG Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia legend FORT RED·POT III inscriptions COS II section S C fields Date 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 25.5 mm weight 12.65 g axis 165° round worn metal object dark brown black patina showing patches lighter brown surface uneven slightly glossy texture raised areas forming faded central figure surrounding rim edge irregular darker visible wear small rough spots colors include black lighter brown.