Lucius Verus, Co-emperor 161-169 AD
AR Denarius, Struck 165 AD, Rome Mint
Obverse: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, Head of Lucius Verus, laureate, right.
Reverse: TR P V IMP III COS II, Parthian, seated right on ground, hands bound behind back; at feet, quiver, bow and weapons.
References: RIC III 540
Size: 18mm, 2.4g
Notes: Celebrates the victory in the war (161-165 AD) against the Parthians over the area of Armenia, led and commanded by Verus. Rome then installed a favored candidate on the Armenian throne.