ANCIENT THEMES. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 30.53 g, 6h). Paduan type. Early cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). As made.Electronic Auction 543 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 30.53 g, 6h). Paduan type. Early cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). L · VERVS ΛVC ΛRM PΛRIH MΛX TR P VIIII, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left on cuirass, one foot on stool, the other on helmet, handing flower to military figure (emperor?) standing right; to right, Victory alighting left, crowning Roma with wreath COS III in exergue. Johnson & Martini 1748 (later cast); Basel I.69 (later cast); Klawans 3. Brown surfaces. As made. |