bpv_1078005 - LUCIUS VERUS Hemiassarion
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Type : Hemiassarion
Date: c. 147-161
Mint name / Town : Elaea, Éolide
Metal : copper
Diameter : 14,5 mm
Orientation dies : 1 h.
Weight : 1,83 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Flan ovale et centré. Usure régulière. Patine vert foncé
Obverse
Obverse description : Tête nue de Lucius Vérus à droite.
Obverse legend : LOUKIOS KAISAR
Obverse translation : (Lucius César).
Reverse
Reverse description : Calathos (panier) contenant un pavot et quatre epis de blé.
Reverse legend : ELAITWN
Reverse translation : (D’Elaea).
Historical background
LUCIUS VERUS
(7/03/161-02/169)
Son of Aelius, Lucius Verus, born in 130, was adopted at the same time as Marcus Aurelius by Antoninus at the express request of the dying Hadrian. During the reign of his adoptive father, he remained in the shadows and did not even receive the title of Caesar. After Antoninus' death, his half-brother immediately shared power with him, except for the titles of "Pontifex Maximus" (Grand Pontiff) and "Pater Patriæ" (Father of the Fatherland). Lucius Verus led a brilliant campaign in Armenia between 163 and 165, then against the Parthians. He married Lucille in 164 and died in February 169Lucius Aurelius Verus.
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