Lucius Verus AR Denarius. Rome, AD 165. L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate head right / TR P V IMP II COS II, Roma advancing left, right breast bared, holding Victory and trophy. RIC 537; BMCRE 381; RSC 270. 3.14g, 18mm, 6h.
Near Mint State.
Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group LLC.
A finely detailed and beautiful depiction of Roma, shown in the manner of an Amazon: helmeted, wearing a short chiton over one shoulder, her right breast bared.