Harlan J. Berk

229th Buy or Bid Sale  –  19 November 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 229th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 19.11.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
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Description

Lucius Verus. Denarius; Lucius Verus; 161-169 AD, Rome, 161 AD, Denarius, 3.21g. Bust var. of BMC-29-30. Obv: IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG Bare-headed, cuirassed bust r. Rx: CO - S - II on l. and r., Bare-headed, togate Lucius Verus standing l., holding globe and roll. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Part of the rare first issue of the joint reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, in which Lucius had not yet assumed the title TR P. The Reka Devnia hoard contained only two such denarii of Lucius Verus, both with a different bust type than our specimen.. MS

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Price realized 975 USD
Starting price 634 USD
Estimate 975 USD
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