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Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer: Lucius Verus. Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ARM · PARTH · MAX. Reverse: Victoria stands right, holds a palm branch in her right hand, supports her left hand on a round shield inscribed VIC / PAR; palm tree trunk; legend IMP IIII COS II. Date: 166. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Measurements: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°. Iconography: Roman deities — Victoria; palm branches; shields; Lucius Verus — iconography.

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Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ARM · PARTH · MAX Reverse Victoria stands holds palm branch right hand supports left hand round shield inscribed VIC Par palm tree trunk legend IMP IIII COS II Date 166 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Measurements diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° Iconography Roman deities palm branches shields iconography small round metallic object worn uneven surface shades gray silver sits white background object faint raised outline standing human figure low-relief shapes small circular hole near edge areas darker tarnish lighter worn highlights.