ANCIENT THEMES. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ “Medallion” (37mm, 39.85 g, 7h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. Near EF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 349. Estimated: $ 200

Paduan and Related Medals, Bronze

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANCIENT THEMES. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ “Medallion” (37mm, 39.85 g, 7h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. L VERUS AVG ARM PARTH MAX TR P VIIII, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Jupiter, holding scepter and baton, seated slightly right on seven hills of Rome, receiving Victory from emperor, who stands left; to right, Virtus standing left, crowning emperor with wreath; in exergue, COS III P P. Johnson & Martini 1759. Brown patina. Near EF. A good quality cast.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 350 (6 May 2015), lot 678; Roma E-Sale 13 (29 Nov 2014), lot 646.


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