Caption

Sestertius of Lucius Verus (130–169), Roman emperor 161–169. Obverse: head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription L VERVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting under a trophy facing right, hands tied behind his back, shield in front, inscription TR POT VI - IMP III COS II, in SC fields. Date: 165–166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 31.5–33.0 mm, weight 23.87 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_391

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Keywords

Sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription L VERVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX Reverse Parthian prisoner sitting under trophy hands tied back shield front inscription TR POT VI - IMP III COS II SC fields Date 165–166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5–33.0 mm weight 23.87 g round worn coin raised profile bearded man showing curly hair laurel wreath- headpiece surface textured pitted areas darker lighter brown patina small spots greenish corrosion rim irregular slight indentations.