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: Pax standing left, holding a twig in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription TR P VI IMP IIII COS II; episode PAX, 166. Coin of the Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_388

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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 Pax standing left holding twig right hand cornucopia inscription TR P VI IMP IIII COS II episode PAX 166 Coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180 degrees single round metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edges shown white background object raised central figure low relief standing humanlike silhouette arm extended staff vertical element surrounded ring shallow decorative markings worn indentations colors visible shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed sections lighter silver highlights raised surfaces.