Lucius Verus, 161-169. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 7.16 g, 5 h), Rome, 165. L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus to right, seen from behind. Rev. TR P V · IMP II COS II Victory standing right, inscribing VIC / AVG on round shield affixed to a palm tree. BMC 383. Calicó 2179 (same dies as illustrated). Cohen 268. RIC 534. Bold and well-centered. Very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired on 21 June 1994.