Ancients
Lucius Verus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (19mm, 7.28 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 166. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from behind / TR P VI•IMP IIII-COS II, Victory standing facing, head right, half-draped, left hand resting on shield inscribed VIC / PAR placed on palm tree, palm in right hand; globe at feet to right. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 562. Calicó 2188. Struck from Fine Style dies, perfectly centered on lustrous flan.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3049 Long Beach (8 September 2016), lot 30265
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Estimate: 7000-9000 USD