Lot 4706

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 163, (21.70 g), obv. laureate headed cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus, to right, around IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, rev. around FELIC AVG TR P III, COS II in exergue, SC across, ship with pilot and rowers to left, with mast and sail, (S.5368, RIC 1327, C.72). Weak reverse legends, otherwise fine and very scarce.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 3815) and Sale 78 (lot 5164), the lot includes old tickets from Max Kiehn of Koln, Germany as purchased on Sept. 1, 1919 for 3.50 marks.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$60

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