Lucius Verus, as Augustus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (18mm, 7.23 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, December AD 163-December AD 164. •L•VERVS AVG-ARMENIACVS, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from behind / TR P IIII•IMP II COS II, Victory standing facing, head right, half-draped, left foot on globe, inscribing VIC / AVG on shield placed on palm tree. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 525. Calicó 2177 (same dies). Superbly struck with exquisite detailing. Gorgeous Fine Style dies. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XX (10 January 2017), lot 766

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