Lucius Verus. AE 26; Lucius Verus; 161-169 AD, Capitolias, Decapolis, AE 26, 11.64g. Cf. Spijkerman 7-9 (pp. 100-1, pl. 19)Obv: [AVT KAICAP] - ? AVP OVH[POC] Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: [K]A?IT[W] in exergue, ?IEWN on r., I I A and [date] on l.; Hexastyle temple with central arch, within which turreted city goddess standing l. holding small bust and scepter, with river god (unclear) at her feet. The date on reverse is illegible. Spijkerman 7-9 records similar coins of Verus with this reverse type from Years 68, 69, and 70. Scarce: the Sofaer Colection lacks coins of Lucius Verus from this mintGreen patina, sharp portrait, reverse slightly rough. VF
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