Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription L VERVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting right, hands tied behind his back, next to him a bow, quiver and shield, inscription TR PV IMP III COS II. Date: 165. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.5 mm. Weight: 3.15 g. Axis: 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_381

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L VERVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX Reverse Parthian prisoner sitting hands tied back next bow quiver shield inscription TR PV IMP III COS II Date 165 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 17.5 mm Weight 3.15 g Axis 0 degrees circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man surrounded raised border decorative raised markings edge variations tone bright silver darker gray recessed areas subtle greenish spots small areas tarnish portrait displays textured hair laurel ribbon- band head.