Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus without a cap to the right, legend 'L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS.' Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a round shield standing on the ground, legend 'TR P V - IMP II COS II.' Date: 164–165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 0°. Iconography: Roman deities (Mars), shields, spears.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_375

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55.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head cap right legend L Vervs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left round shield standing ground Tr P V - Imp Ii Cos Ii Date 164–165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° Iconography Roman deities shields spears circular metallic object raised profile bearded man facing showing textured curly hair facial hair set slightly recessed background object silver-gray darker gray shadowing lighter reflective highlights surrounding area white.