Lot 280
Lucius Verus. Gold Aureus (7.32 g), AD 161-169. Rome, AD 163/4. L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right. Reverse: TR P IIII IMP II COS II, Victory standing facing, head right, supporting shield inscribed VIC/AVG in two lines on palm tree. RIC 525; Szaivert 94-12/37; BMC 296, note; Calicó 2177 (same dies as illus.). Needle sharp! Boldly struck in high relief and perfectly centered. A splendid gem example. Perfection! NGC grade Gem MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Fine style. Estimate Value $20,000 - UP
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