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' all around. Reverse: Victoria stands right, holds a palm branch in her right hand, supports her left hand on a round shield inscribed 'VIC / PAR' attached to the trunk of a palm tree; legend 'TR POT VI IMP IIII - COS II' all around; mintmarks in fields 'S - C'. Date: 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (dupondius): diameter 24.5–26.0 mm, weight 13.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_394

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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 attached trunk palm tree legend Tr Pot Vi Imp Iiii - Cos Ii mintmarks fields S - C Date 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dupondius diameter 24.5–26.0 mm weight 13.05 g axis 0° worn coin dark brown lighter brown patina showing uneven edges small chip side coin's surface raised shallowly worn relief forming faint outline standing human figure vertical object beside them surface texture varying smoother areas rougher corroded spots colors visible medium brown hints lighter tan.