Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer; 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 P V IMP III COS II; date 165; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_382

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer 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 P V IMP III COS II date 165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0 degrees circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing engraved scene seated figure figure appearing relaxed arm legs bent curved straight raised lines beside suggesting additional objects metal showing darker gray patina small areas brownish discoloration edges.