LUCIUS VERUS

Emperor AD161-9

Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus was the son of Lucius Aelius Caesar. He was adopted by Antoninus Pius and changed his name to Lucius Verus. He was brought up with Marcus Aurelius. When Antoninus Pius died, Lucius became joint emperor with Marcus Aurelius. Following victorious campaigns in Armenia and Parthia, he took the titles Armeniacus in AD163 and Parthicus in AD165. He married Marcus' daughter Lucilla and was fond of sports and gladiatorial spectacles. He died of a stroke in AD169.

Aureus of Lucius Verus, AD165-6
17mm, 6.16g

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L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Imperial title 'Lucius Verus Augustus Armeniacus (Conqueror of Armenia), Parthicus Maximus (Greatest Conqueror of Parthia )'

Draped and laureate bust of Verus, facing right

TRP VI IMP III COS II

'With power as Tribune for the 6th time, Emperor for the 3rd time and Consul for the 2nd time'

The emperor Verus on horseback, thrusting a spear at a fallen enemy
Aureus of Lucius Verus (front) Aureus of Lucius Verus (back)

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