Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucius Verus without a covering and in armor facing right, inscription 'L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS'. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a round shield on the ground, inscription 'TR P IIII - IMP II COS II'. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 180°. Iconography: Lucius Verus; Roman deities; Mars; shields; spears.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_372

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55.1Mb (2.5Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Bust covering armor facing right inscription L Vervs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left round shield ground Tr P Iiii - Imp Ii Cos Ii Date 163–164 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° Iconography Roman deities shields spears round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure holding long staff hand shield figure profile draped garment coin surface areas smoothness textured wear visible raised borders faint decorative ridges part rim colors visible silver grey tones.