Aureus of Lucius Verus, Co emperor of Rome; Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome from Rome Artist: Unknown
Mint: Rome
Ruler: Lucius Verus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 130–169, ruled 161–69
Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121–180, ruled A.D. 161–80

164

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

gold

Dimensions

7.33 g, 5:00, 19.4 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.199

Geography

Made in Rome, Italy

Culture

Roman

Period

2nd century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Laureate, cuirassed, draped bust right from rear L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Lucius Verus in armor seated left on a platform crowning King Sohaemus of Armenia with his right hand. The King stands left wearing a cloak and lifts his right hand to his head. A military attendant stands behind the emperor; a lictor stands before him and lowers a baton to the king's head. TR P IIII IMP II COS II; REX ARMEN DAT in exergue
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
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Object/Work type

aurei, coins, money

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