Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), posthumous; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, inscription DIVV VERVS around. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers topped by a quadriga, inscription CONSE CRATIO around. After 169 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_407

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 posthumous issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse Head Lucius Verus uncovered right inscription DIVV VERVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers topped quadriga inscription CONSE CRATIO 169 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° single round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head relief featuring curly hair short beard surrounded decorative border textured background visible colors various shades gray silver darker gray tones.