Sestertius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription VERVS AVG - ARM PARTH M. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting under a trophy facing right, hands tied behind his back, with a bow, quiver, and shield beside him, inscription TR POT V - IMP III COS II in SC fields. Date: 165. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 29.0–31.0 mm, weight 22.20 g, axis 180°.
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Sestertius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription VERVS AVG - ARM PARTH M. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting under a trophy facing right, hands tied behind his back, with a bow, quiver, and shield beside him, inscription TR POT V - IMP III COS II in SC fields. Date: 165. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 29.0–31.0 mm, weight 22.20 g, axis 180°.

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Sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription VERVS AVG - ARM PARTH M Reverse Parthian prisoner sitting under trophy hands tied back bow quiver shield beside inscription TR POT V - IMP III COS II SC fields Date 165 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 29.0–31.0 mm weight 22.20 g axis 180° circular dark coin worn profile relief bearded man showing textured hair beard details areas lighter darker patina hints brown greenish tones predominant black surface.

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