Caption

Sestertius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer: Lucius Verus. Obverse: head of Lucius Verus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'VS AVG ARM - PAR', all around. Reverse: Aequitas seated left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription all around, in fields '-C'. Date: 168–169. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 24.5–27.5 mm, weight 20.20 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_405

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Rights managed

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45.5Mb (4.4Mb) / 13.3in x 13.3in / 3986 x 3986 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Vs Avg Arm - Par Reverse Aequitas seated left holding scales right hand cornucopia fields -C Date 168–169 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 24.5–27.5 mm weight 20.20 g axis 0° worn circular metal object irregular edge showing raised profile relief surface pitted textured finish areas dark greenish-black brown tones lighter brown highlights metal raised features include suggestion hair wreath facial contours background appearing darker mottled.