Lucius Verus

L. Aurelius Verus

Augustus (AD 161-169)

Co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, and the son of Aelius Caesar. Verus was married to Aurelius' eldest daughter Lucilla. When the war with Parthia broke out, Verus was given the command, at least nominally. He died of a stroke two years after the war was concluded

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Lucius Verus

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DIVVS VERVS
IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG
IMP CAES L VERVS AVG
IMP CAESAR L AVREL VERVS AVG
IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG
IMP L VERVS AVG
L AVREL VERVS AVG
L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS
L VERVS ARM PARTH MAX
L VERVS AVG
L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS

Coins of Lucius Verus currently available

Lucius Verus
Bronze as issued AD 161/162
Obv: IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, Bare head right
Rev: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TRP II COS II S C, Aurelius and Verus, togate, standing left and right, facing one another and clasping right hands

Very Fine | AUD $250.00