★ Interesting Depiction of the Co-Augusti from Ilium ★

TROAS. Ilium. Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, 161-180 and 161-169, respectively. As (Bronze, 20 mm, 3.02 g, 6 h), circa 161-162 or later. ΑY Μ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟC ΑΥ Λ ΟΥΗΡΟC Laureate draped, and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius, on left, facing laureate draped, and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus, on right. Rev. ΙΛΙΕωΝ Cult statue of Athena of Ilium standing right, wearing kalathos, holding transverse spear in right hand and spindle in left; by her feet, shield. Bellinger T159. BMC 57. RPC IV.2 Online temp. 95. SNG Copenhagen 401. Green patina. Very fine.