Æ18 - Lucius Verus (ΠEΡΓΑΙΩΝ) (161-169) front Æ18 - Lucius Verus (ΠEΡΓΑΙΩΝ) (161-169) back
Æ18 - Lucius Verus (ΠEΡΓΑΙΩΝ) (161-169) photo
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Æ18 - Lucius Verus ΠEΡΓΑΙΩΝ

 
Bronze 4 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Perge (Lycia et Pamphylia)
Emperor
Lucius Verus (Lucius Aurelius Verus) (161-169)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
161-169
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#307415
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Artemis standing, advancing left, head to right, holding torch in right hand and bow in left hand.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠEΡΓΑΙΩΝ

Translation: [of] Perga.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lucius Verus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 to 169 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire.