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EMPIRE, GOLD AUREUS OF LUCIUS VERUS, Rome, 163-164 AD, 7.228g, 5h. Calicó 2151. RIC 511. Very rare. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Perfectly centered and struck on a broad flan. Magnificent portrait in high relief, and one of the finest known of this difficult issue. Extremely fine. Aes Rude 1979 (4) lot 186; former Herman Hoskier (1864-1938) collection, Jacob Hirsch 1907 (20) lot 614; from the Aventine hoard (1893)
The trend for wearing Greek-style beards was established by Hadrian some years ago. The beard was the symbol of philosophy and the Hellenic culture which became 'de rigueur' among the Roman aristocracy in the second century, the period known as the Second Sophistic.
The trend for wearing Greek-style beards was established by Hadrian some years ago. The beard was the symbol of philosophy and the Hellenic culture which became 'de rigueur' among the Roman aristocracy in the second century, the period known as the Second Sophistic.