Bronze sestertius of Lucius Verus

Roman

163–164 CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 169

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Rome

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Bronze sestertius of Lucius Verus
Period: Mid Imperial, Antonine
Date: 163–164 CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 1 5/16 × 3/16 in., 0.783oz. (3.3 × 0.4 cm, 22.2g)
Classification: Coins
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
Object Number: 08.170.124
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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