Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus bare, right, legend 'L VERVS AVG - ARMENIA' all around. 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 PV - IMP II C, S II' all around. Date: 164–165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_378

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (2.3Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head Lucius Verus bare right legend L Vervs Avg - Armenia Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left round shield standing ground Tr Pv - Imp Ii C S Ii Date 164–165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° worn round metal coin dull silver-gray surface showing scratches uneven edges featuring raised depiction standing figure long staff rounded object near figure's lower side background coin plain white.