How to recognize Lucius Verus

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  1. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Legend unclear? Having difficulty with attribution? Ask yourself, "Does this portrait look like the Bob Ross chia pet?" If so, it's Lucius Verus!

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  3. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

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    That's a funny comparison
     
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  4. Roman Collector

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  5. thejewk

    thejewk Well-Known Member

    People often talk about Nerva's beak, but Verus' snotter is practically as big on these denarius portraits.
     
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  6. Colby J.

    Colby J. Well-Known Member

    oh dang
     
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