Lucius Verus, 161 - 169
Aureus 165, AV 7.27 g. L VERVS AVG – ARM PARTH MAX Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. TR P V – IMP III COS II Emperor, in military attire, on horseback r., spearing fallen enemy. C 275. BMC M. Aurelius and L. Verus 391. RIC 544. Calicó 2184.
A bold portrait and a finely detailed reverse composition.
Wonderful reddish tone and extremely fine
Privately purchased from Lopez in 1977. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.