Lucius Verus AV Aureus. Rome, AD 161-162. IMP CAES L VERVS AVG, bare-headed and draped bust to right / PROFECTIO AVG TR P II, emperor on horseback advancing to right, holding spear; COS II in exergue. RIC III 480 (Aurelius); C. 137; BMCRE 200 (same rev. die); Biaggi -; Calicó 2144. 6.79g, 19mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare; no other examples on CoinArchives.
Acquired from Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Price realized | 8'500 GBP |
Starting price | 4'500 GBP |
Estimate | 7'500 GBP |