Lucius Verus sesterius, AD 161-169
Item — Box: 1, Item: 29
Scope and Contents
He was adopted by Antoninus and was co-emperor with Aurelius. He campaigned successfully in the east from AD 163-65. He was an alcoholic and his death in AD 169 was a relief to his senior partner.
Dates
- Creation: AD 161-169
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus; Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Verus
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)