Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issued 165. Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. Reverse: Parthian prisoner seated right with hands tied behind his back, beside a bow, quiver and shield, inscription TR P V IMP III COS II. Iconography: prisoners, quivers, bows, shields, trophies; relates to Parthians. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_383

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issued 165 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Reverse Parthian prisoner seated hands tied back beside bow quiver shield inscription TR P V IMP III COS II Iconography prisoners quivers bows shields trophies relates Parthians Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic object worn uneven edge textured surface showing scratches small chips featuring raised profile bearded person curly hair short neck surrounded raised decorative markings rim colors visible include shades silver gray darker gray patina.