Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4754 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 20TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $1,000
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SOLD $850
LUCIUS VERUS, (161-169 A.D.), AE sestertius, (24.49 g), issued A.D. 164, obv. L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENICACVS laureate head of Lucius Verus to right, rev. around TR P IIII IMP II COS II, across S - C, Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy over left shoulder in left hand, (S.5396, BMCRE IV 1123, C.227, RIC III 1382). Attractive deep brown patina, nearly extremely fine with an impressive portrait, rare.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Coin Shop #884382.
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