Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD. Sestertius, 21.35g (12h). Rome, 168 AD. Obv: L VERVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX Head laureate right. Rx: TR P VIII - IMP IIII COS III S - C Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. BMC p. 603. Cohen 211 corr. RIC 1466. Rare with IMP IIII in this year. That title was apparently superseded by IMP V very soon after 10 December 167. Though struck in low relief, this coin has an exquisite portrait of Lucius Verus with completely pristine surfaces, save a flan crack at 8h on the obverse. Choice EF
This sestertius was the cover coin in Harlan Berk's first catalogue of ancient coins, 1965