Workshop: Minted by Lucius Verus, Roman emperor.

Aureus

After ascending to the throne alongside Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Verus moved to the East to lead a campaign against the Parthians (162 and 166 AD). In recognition of his victories, he was granted the titles Armeniacus and Parthicus. The legend on the reverse commemorates the fourth distribution of money (congiarium Augusti) carried out by Lucius […]

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