Ancients
Lucius Verus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (19mm, 7.20 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, ex-jewelry. Rome, December AD 163-early AD 164. • L • VERVS AVG-ARMENIACVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from behind / TR P IIII • IMP II COS II, Victory, half-draped, standing facing, head right, placing on a palm tree a shield inscribed VIC / AVG. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 525. BMCRE (Aurelius) 296 note. Cohen --. Calicó 2177. Well struck from fresh dies of the finest style of the era, with needle-sharp detail and full, fiery luster with hints of orange toning.
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Estimate: 7000-9000 USD