- Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck for Emperor Lucius Verus at the Rome Mint.
- Lucius Verus was the adopted son of Emperor Antoninus Pius and Co-Emperor with Marcus Aurelius.
- Scarce 1st year issue as Emperor.
- Dated TR P COS II = March to Dec 161 CE.
- RIC 463, approx. 17mm.
- Certified by NGC to F scuff.
- Obverse: IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare head right.
- Reverse: PROV DEOR TR P COS II, Providentia standing left holding globe and cornucopia.
- Providentia is a divine personification of the ability to foresee and make provision.