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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.248
People
Lucius Verus, Roman (r. 161-169 CE)
Title
Sestertius of Lucius Verus
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
2nd century CE
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196101

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
20.92 g
Denomination
sestertius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: IMPCAESLAVREL VERVSAVG
  • inscription: reverse: CONCORDAVGVSTORTRPII

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.248
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
obverse: laureate head r; reverse: emperors shaking hands

Verification Level

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