Numismatik Naumann

Auction 46  –  11 September 2016

Numismatik Naumann, Auction 46

Ancient and World Coins

Su, 11.09.2016, from 5:00 PM CEST
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Description

LUCIUS VERUS (161-169). Denarius. Imitating Rome.

Obv: IMP L VERVS AVG.
Laureate head right.
Rev: PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III.
Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopia.

Cf. RIC 156 (for prototype).

An interesting contemporary imitation, muling a Lucius Verus obverse and a Marcus Aurelius reverse (from the same emission). Very rare.

Condition: Good very fine.

Weight: 2.90 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.

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Price realized 120 EUR 8 bids
Starting price 40 EUR
Estimate 50 EUR
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