Watch List notes:

Lucius Verus, 161-169. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 25.50 g, 11 h), Rome, 163-164. L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus to right, seen from behind. Rev. TR P IIII IMP II COS II / S - C Mars standing front, head to right, holding inverted spear in his right hand and resting his left on shield. BMC 1115 var. (laureate). Cohen 231 var. (draped or cuirassed bust). RIC 1383 var. (draped or cuirassed bust). Apparently unpublished with this bust type. A lovely coin with an attractive dark green patina. Very fine.


From the collection of an Armenian businessman, Leu Web Auction 20, 16-18 July 2022, 2508.