Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 21.47 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 163. Near VF.

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Lot: 549. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 21.47 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 163. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC 1347 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 51-16/35; Banti 74. Brown-green patina, light scratch. Near VF. An uncommon bust variety for this type. Only one recorded by Banti and five in CoinArchives.

Purchased by the consignor from Seaby, circa 1988-9.


Closing Date and Time: 10 May 2023 at 13:02:40 ET.

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