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Numismatics
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Ruler: Lucius Verus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 130–169, ruled 161–69
Mint: Rome
Artist: Unknown
Denarius of Lucius Verus, Co emperor of Rome from Rome
ca. A.D. 168
Silver
3.38 g, 12:00, 17.0 mm
Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos
1938.6000.51
Geography:
Made in Rome, Italy
Status:
Culture:
Syrian, Dura-Europos
Period:
Roman (2nd century A.D.)
Classification:
Numismatics
Provenance:
Excavated by the Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos, present-day Syria, 1928–37; Yale University Library, New Haven Conn., 1938–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of such records is ongoing.
