Roman Imperial: Lucius Verus, as Augustus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (20mm, 7.32 gm, 11h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5, Fine ...
Description
Exceptional Lucius Verus Aureus
Lucius Verus, as Augustus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (20mm, 7.32
gm, 11h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Rome, ca. AD
166-167. L VERVS AVG-ARM PARTH MAX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed
bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from behind / CONG AVG IIII TR P
VII IMP IIII COS III, Liberalitas standing facing, head left,
abacus in outstretched right hand, cornucopiae cradled in left arm.
Calicó 2128. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 568. Delicate detailing on
satin, mirror-like dies.From the Mirabilis Collection. Ex the Dr. Klaus Berthold Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 138, 18 May 2023), lot 730; Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 117 (1 October 2019), lot 308; Künker, Auction 318 (11 March 2019), lot 1341; Classical Numismatic Group, Triton VII (12 January 2004), lot 987; Gorny & Mosch, Auction 114 (4 March 2002), lot 342; Lanz, Auction 112 (25 November 2002), lot 550.
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000.
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