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LUCIUS VERUS: 161-169 A.D. -
Bronze Dupondius (26.5mm, 11.85 gm.) Rome, 164 A.D.
Reference: RIC 1373.
 Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
REX ARMEN/DAT in two lines in exergue, Verus seated left on curule chair set on  low platform, left hand on parazonium at side, extending right hand to place  diadem on head of King Sohaemus, who stands left in front of platform and raises  his hand to adjust diadem; in background on platform, one officer standing  right, holding spear, and two officers standing left.