ANCIENT THEMES. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Electrotype AR "Sestertius" (38mm, 31.03 g, 4h). Paduan type. After Giovanni da Cavino(?) (1500-1570). L · VERVS · AVG · ARM · PARTH · MAX · TR · P · VIIII, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Argus seated right on low basis, working on bow of Argo; to right, Minerva standing left, directing him and holding shield inscribed VIC/AV/G; behind, stone building with arched entry. Cf. Johnson & Martini 1755/17214-5 (for obv./rev. type); Klawans 5. Toned. Choice EF.
From the Cabinet of Dr. Arnold R. Saslow.