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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side.　

Aureus of Lucius Verus, Rome

r. 161-169 CE

Lucius Verus

Roman

Obv.: Bust of Lucius Verus, bare. to r. Rev.: Lucius Verus, in military dress, seated on curule chair to l., extending r. hand towards king Sohaemus, standing in front of him. Right and left officer in toga standing.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins