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, 163 AD, Denarius, 2.52g. Cf. BM-229-231. Obv: L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS Head bare r. Rx: PROV - DEOR TR P III COS II on l. and r., Providentia standing l. holding globe and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Not in BMC. Apparently a mule from an old reverse die, which had remained in use when new victory types were introduced to celebrate Lucius Verus' Armenian victory and assumption of the title Armeniacus in the course of 163 AD.. aEF

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