Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 3398 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $200
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SOLD $160
LUCIUS VERUS, by Marcus Aurelius, in honour of Divus Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), silver denarius, issued 169, Rome mint, (3.22 g), obv. DIVVS VERVS, bare head to right, rev. pyramidal crematorium of four storeys, garlanded base, the door on second level, the apex surmounted by emperor in quadriga facing, around CONSECRATIO, (S.5206, BMC 505, RIC 596b, RSC 58). Toned, good very fine, scarce.
Ex CNG eSale 202, (lot 317), with ticket (realised $165), previously from the White Mountain Collection.
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