Caption

Dupondius; Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer. Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus in radiant crown facing right, inscription ERVS AVG 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, standing by the trunk of a palm tree; inscriptions TR POT VI IMP IIII - COS II; control marks S - C in fields. Date: 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Bronze coin; diameter 24.5–26.0 mm, weight 13.05 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_393

License type

Rights managed

Available size

45.5Mb (3.9Mb) / 13.3in x 13.3in / 3986 x 3986 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Obverse Head radiant crown facing right inscription ERVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX Reverse Victoria stands holds palm branch right hand supports left hand round shield inscribed VIC Par standing trunk palm tree inscriptions TR POT VI IMP IIII - COS II control marks S - C fields Date 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Bronze coin diameter 24.5–26.0 mm weight 13.05 g axis 0° circular worn metal object uneven pitted surface irregular edge showing mix brown dark green hints reddish-brown patina across face areas lighter worn metal surface smoother slightly shiny rough raised textures shallow indentations distributed object.