Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer: Lucius Verus. Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ARM - PARTH MAX' all around. Reverse: Victoria stands right, holds a palm branch in her right hand, supports her left hand on a round shield with the inscription 'VIC / PAR' attached to the trunk of a palm tree; surrounding inscription 'IMP IIII COS II'. Date: 166. Subject: Roman deities (Victoria), palm branches, shields; iconography of Lucius Verus. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Diameter: 16.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.95 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_389

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Arm - Parth Max Reverse Victoria stands holds palm branch right hand supports left hand round shield Vic Par attached trunk palm tree surrounding inscription Imp Iiii Cos Ii Date 166 Subject Roman deities palm branches shields iconography Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Diameter 16.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.95 g Axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head side view rendered silver-gray metal head detailed hair facial features low relief small perforation near rim left side metal areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights scratches irregularities edges plain white background.