Lucius Verus A.D. 161-169, AE sestertius, Rome

When we think of the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire, the name Marcus Aurelius usually takes center stage. But did you know that for nearly a decade, the Roman world was actually ruled by two men? Enter Lucius Verus, the charismatic, often misunderstood, and definitely more "fun" half of Rome’s first imperial duo. next...