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Lucius Aurelius Verus
"Parthicus Maximus" In 162 CE, Marcus Aurelius sent his brother and co-emperor, Lucius Verus, to lead a war against the Kingdom of Parthia. Lucius spent most of the campaign in Antioch, although he wintered in Laodicea and spent summers in Daphne, a resort on the outskirts of Antioch. Critics mocked Lucius' luxurious lifestyle. He took a mistress, enjoyed the company of actors, and was said to "play dice all night long."
It was also claimed that he spent more time in Antioch's open-air cafés than with his army.
Despite this, the war ended successfully. Though Lucius played a minimal personal role, he was awarded the titles Armeniacus, Medicus, and Parthicus Maximus, as well as a triumph upon his return to Rome in 166 CE.
Denomination: Denarius, Ag
Obverse: Laureate head of Lucius Verus to right, L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond, TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III
Mint: Rome, 167/168 A.D.
Weight: 3,30 g
Diameter: 18mm
Provenance: MDC Monaco
Reference : 17.1 RIC III 580, RSC 312
Collection : IMPERIUM ROMANUM 03 - Antonine