Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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LUCIUS VERUS, A.D. 161-169. AV Aureus (7.20 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 162. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
RIC-471 var. (slight drapery); Calico-2119. Obverse: IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare head right; Reverse: CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P II / COS II, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing and facing one other, clasping hands. This fantastically choice example of SCARCE Roman gold is boldly struck and vividly rendered with detail. Only light touches of wear persist on the highest elements of the design, as undoubtedly only the wealthiest of Romans would have ever used such a denomination. Strong underlying luster illuminates the flan, making this example pure artistry.
Estimate: $5000 - $7500
RIC-471 var. (slight drapery); Calico-2119. Obverse: IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare head right; Reverse: CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P II / COS II, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing and facing one other, clasping hands. This fantastically choice example of SCARCE Roman gold is boldly struck and vividly rendered with detail. Only light touches of wear persist on the highest elements of the design, as undoubtedly only the wealthiest of Romans would have ever used such a denomination. Strong underlying luster illuminates the flan, making this example pure artistry.
Estimate: $5000 - $7500