LUCIUS VERUS, A.D. 161-169. AR Denarius (3.48 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 165. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
RIC-540; RSC-273. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Parthia seated right on ground, with hands tied behind back; to right, quiver, bow, and shield. This lovely, select example has only light evidence of handling and has a beautiful dark hue accented by bright highlights of tone that frame the bust and Parthia. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click
here.From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $900