Coin of Lucius Verus, Co emperor of Rome from Corinth Artist: Unknown
Mint: Corinth (Peloponnesus)
Ruler: Lucius Verus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 130–169, ruled 161–69

161–69

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

14.83 g, 4:00, 26.5 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.204

Geography

Made in Corinth, Peloponnese

Culture

Roman

Period

2nd century A.D.

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Laureate bust right from rear with some drapery behind and a slight indication in front IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Panoramic view of Acrocorinth, a steep, rocky mount with a flat top. The temple of Aphrodite is prominently shown on top in 3/4 view; the front appears to be distyle in antis. To the right is Pegasus leaping off the edge of the mount. At the base are a tree at the left, an arched entrance (probably the fountain of Peirene) and the front of a small temple at the right. C L I COR in exergue
Bibliography
  • Lisa R. Brody and Gail Hoffman, eds., Roman in the Provinces: Art on the Periphery of Empire (Chestnut Hill, Mass.: McMullen Museum of Art, 2014), 217, fig. 14.4
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No Copyright - United States
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Object/Work type

coins

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