$124 · 130 AD-169 AD Lucius Aurelius Verus silver Denarius (D7)

For sale from private collection this beautiful artifact struck for Roman Emperor Lucius Aurelius Verus 130 AD - 169 AD was Roman emperor from 161 until his death in 169, alongside his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius. He was a member of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty. The eldest son of Lucius Aelius Caesar, first adopted son and heir to Hadrian, Verus was born and educated in Rome where he held several political offices prior to taking the throne. After his biological father's death in 138, he was adopted by Antoninus Pius, who was himself adopted by Hadrian. Hadrian died later that year, and Antoninus Pius succeeded to the throne. Antoninus Pius ruled until 161 and was succeeded by Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius. Lucius Verus Denarius. L VERVS AVG PARTH MAX, laureate head right / TR P VI IMP IIII COS II, PAX in ex, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and cornucopiae Size: 18 mm/19mm