Lucius Verus, 161-169. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 7.26 g, 5 h), Rome, 164. •L•VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus to right, seen from behind. Rev. TR•P IIII•IMP II COS II Victory standing front, head to right, placing a shield inscribed VIC / AVG on palm tree. BMC 296 note. Calicó 2177 (same dies as illustration). Cohen -. RIC 525. Fresh and lustrous, a beautiful coin. Tiny scratch on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.


Ex Sincona 10, 27 May 2013, 273.