ROMAN EMPIRE
Lucius Verus, 161-169. Aureus 166, Rome. Obv. L VERVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX Laureate bust of Verus to r. wearing a new type of armour (lorica segmentata), viewed from back. Rev. T R P VI IMP IIII - COS II, Victory standing facing, head turned right, placing shield inscribed VIC PAR on palm tree. 7.31 g. RIC 564. C. 278. Calico 2190. Very rare. Brilliant mint lustre. Extremely fine.