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Lucius Verus, 161-169
Lucius Aurelius Verus (15 December 130 – 169; born Lucius Ceionius Commodus; after his adoption by Hadrian he became Lucius Aelius Commodus; after another adoption by Antoninus Pius he became Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus) was the co-emperor of Rome with Marcus Aurelius from 161 until his own death in 169.
He was raised in Rome. As a prince and future emperor, Verus received a careful education. He was an excellent student, fond of writing poetry and delivering speeches.
During his reign, the Roman Empire defeated a revitalized Parthia in the east. And on the Danubian border invaded the Marcomanni the Roman territory. This attack resulted in a war that lasted for over ten years, but Verus didn't see the end of it. He was deified after his death by the Roman Senate as the Divine Verus.
His coins bear - either denarii or sestertii - mainly military types to show his prowess on the field of battle.
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Product no.: 9870049
Roman Empire, Lucius Verus, 161-169, AR Denar Obv.Laur. head r. Rev.Of varying types |
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Product no.: 339199
Roman Empire, Lucius Verus, 161-169, AR Denar, 163-164 Bare head r. Rv.Mars standing r., holding spear; l.hand on shield |
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Product no.: 388165
Roman Empire, Lucius Verus, 161-169, AE Sestertius, 168-169 Bearded bust r. Rv.Eagle r. on globe with stars, head turned l., |
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