Caption

Sestertius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription VS AVG ARM - PAR around. Reverse: Aequitas seated left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription all around, mint mark in fields -C. Date: 168–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 24.5–27.5 mm, weight 20.20 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_406

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45.5Mb (3.7Mb) / 13.3in x 13.3in / 3986 x 3986 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription VS AVG ARM - PAR Reverse Aequitas seated left holding scales right hand cornucopia inscription mint mark fields -C Date 168–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 24.5–27.5 mm weight 20.20 g axis 0 degrees roughly circular worn coin- object uneven edges showing dark mottled surface shades dark green dark brown black lighter brown highlights rim surface shallow faintly incised outlines suggesting figure seated raised rectangular form faint curved linear marks figure scattered areas patina green brown.