Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4326 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $200
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LUCIUS VERUS, (A.D. 161-169), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 163, (13.49 g), obv. radiate headed bust of Lucius Verus, to right, around IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, rev. around FELIC A[VG TR P] III, COS II in exergue, SC across, ship with pilot and rowers to left, with mast and sail, (S.5392, RIC 1329, C.70). Dark green patina, very fine and very scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 78A (lot 5165). With May 1974 ticket from Spink & Son, with marked price of œ130. In 1919 it was purchased for 3.50 marks.
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