Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 1783 Session 7 (11.30am Wednesday 1st July) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $200
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SOLD $380
LUCIUS VERUS, (A.D. 161-169), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 164, (12.30, 11.40 g), obv. bare headed bust of Lucius Verus to right, around L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around TR P IIII IMP II COS II, SC across, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, (S.5414, RIC 1392, C.242) (2) (one illustrated); another, Rome mint, issued 164, (12.17 g), obv. laureate head right, around, L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. Lucius Verus on horseback right, brandishing spear at vanquished Armenian prostrate right, around TR P IIII IMP II COS II, SC across, (S.5415, cf.RIC 1404, cf.C.257) (illustrated). Toned, very fine or better and scarce. (3)
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Moruzzi Numismatica and Roma Numismatica with tickets.
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