Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ As (25mm, 10.78 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 167. Near VF.

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Lot: 512. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Bronze

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Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ As (25mm, 10.78 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 167. Laureate head right / Three trophies. RIC III 1464; MIR 18, 153-19/30. Green patina, brown high points, some pitting, smoothing, a few scrapes at edge. Near VF.

From the Lionel Tenby Collection, purchased from Coincraft. Ex Sol Goldman Estate (Roma E-Sale 41, 2 December 2017), lot 820, purchased in Tel Aviv in 1976 .

The reverse celebrates the end of the Roman-Parthian War of 161-166 and Rome’s victories over Parthia, Armenia, and Media.

Closing Date and Time: 13 December 2023 at 12:50:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.