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Denarius with head of Lucius Verus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 165
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 3.08 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph H. Clark
Accession Number12.508
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Lucius Verus, laureate, right.
LVERVSAVGARM PARTHMAX
Reverse: Parthia, draped, wearing breeches and peaked cap, seated right on ground, hands tied behind back; in front, quiver, bow and round shield.
TRPVIMPIIICOSII
LVERVSAVGARM PARTHMAX
Reverse: Parthia, draped, wearing breeches and peaked cap, seated right on ground, hands tied behind back; in front, quiver, bow and round shield.
TRPVIMPIIICOSII
ProvenanceBy 1912: Joseph H. Clark Collection; gift of Joseph H. Clark to MFA, June 6, 1912