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Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus in laurel wreath to the right, legend 'L VERVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in the right hand and a cornucopia in the left, legend 'FORT RED TR P VIII - IMP'. Issue dated COS III, 168. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.32 g, axis 180°. Subjects: Lucius Verus; personifications (Fortuna); cornucopia; rudder. Style/medium: silver coin (denarius).

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend L Vervs Avg Arm - Parth Max Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia Fort Red Tr P Viii - Imp Issue dated Cos Iii 168 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.32 g axis 180° Subjects personifications Style medium silver coin denarius round metallic object worn surface showing engraved figure facing slightly object hand surrounded irregular raised border subtle wear marks visible colors include silver gray small areas darker brownish discoloration.