Lucius Verus, 161-169. Aureus (Gold, 19.5 mm, 7.19 g, 6 h), Rome, 164-165. L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus to right. Rev. TR P V IMP II COS II Mars standing to left, holding Victory in extended right hand and trophy in left. Adda 347 (same reverse die). Calicó 2181. RIC III 535. Very fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, ex Noble Numismatics 67, 18-19 July, 2001, 1592.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.