Lucius Verus, 161 - 169
Aureus February-December 168, AV 7.22 g. L VERVS AVG – ARM PARTH MAX Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. FORT RED TR P VIII IMP V Fortuna seated l., holding rudder in r. hand and cornucopia in l.; in exergue, COS III. C 110 var. (laureate, draped and cuirassed). BMC M. Aurelius and L. Verus 475. RIC M. Aurelius 582. Faces of Power 338 (this obverse die). Biaggi 953 (this coin). Calicó 2132 (this coin).
A powerful portrait of excellent style struck in high relief.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Privately purchased from Jesus Vico in 1990. From the Biaggi collection and privately purchased from Ratto in December 1954. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.