Watch List notes:

Lucius Verus, 161-169. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 25 mm, 9.81 g, 12 h), Rome, 161. IMP CAES L AVR VERVS AVG Radiate head of Lucius Verus to right. Rev. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P / S - C / COS II Marcus Aurelius, togate on the left, and Lucius Verus, togate on the right, standing facing each other and clasping their right hands; in his left hand, Marcus Aurelius holds a scroll. BMC 867 var. (drapery on left shoulder). Cohen 33. RIC 1292. An attractive example with a beautiful green patina and an impressive portrait. Somewhat rough, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of J. Schmit, ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 2808.