★ A bold sestertius of Divus Lucius Verus ★

Divus Lucius Verus, died 169. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 29.70 g, 1 h), Rome, 169. DIVVS VERVS Bare head of Divus Lucius Verus to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO Eagle standing left on globe, wings spread and head turned to right. BMC 1359 note. Cohen 57. RIC 1510. A rare variety. Boldly struck on a thick and heavy flan and with a wonderful portrait. Minor smoothing , otherwise, extremely fine.