Ancient Coins: ROMAN GOLD: Lucius Verus, 161-169 A.D.

AV Aureus, 7.34g. 19mm. Rome, 165 A.D.  L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX.   Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Verus to right.   Rev. TRP V IMP III COS II.  Emperor on horseback to right spearing a fallen enemy.   RIC 544.  BMC 391.  Calico 2184.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, Auction 64, 1984, lot 260.

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