★ An interesting bust of Mithras ★

PONTUS. Trapezus. Lucius Verus, 161-169. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 27 mm, 16.68 g, 1 h), CY 98 = 161/2. ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤⲰΡ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ ϹЄΒΑϹΤ-ΟϹ Bare head of Lucius Verus to right. Rev. ΤΡΑΠЄΖΟΥΝΤΙⲰΝ ЄΤOYC HϞ Draped bust of Mithras to right, seen from behind, wearing radiate Phrygian cap; behind, forepart of horse to right. RG -. RPC IV.3 online 10981.6 ( this coin ). Wojan, Trapézonte, 19-20. Very rare. A very interesting and attractive issue with a lovely reverse. Slightly rough and with light deposits, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Savoca Silver Auction 156, 19 February 2023, 166.