Ancients
Lucius Verus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (20mm, 4.41 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, December AD 163-December AD 164. •L•VERVS AVG-ARMENIACVS, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from behind / TR P IIII•IMP II COS II, Victory standing facing, head right, half-draped, left foot on globe, inscribing VIC / AVG on shield placed on palm tree. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 525. Calicó 2177.
The weight of 4.41gm listed on the holder is in error - aurei weight in the 7gm range and perhaps the weight is 7.41gm.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-lucius-verus-ad-161-169-av-aureus-20mm-441-gm-1h-ngc-xf-5-5-4-5/a/3098-33305.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3098-01182022
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Estimate: 4000-6000 USD