CORINTHIA, Corinth. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ (27mm, 14.06 g, 5h). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 391.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 750

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CORINTHIA, Corinth. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ (27mm, 14.06 g, 5h). Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Hexastyle temple of Melikertes–Palaimon, with domed roof decorated with two dolphins; within, Melikertes–Palaimon reclining on dolphin right; pine trees flanking temple. RPC IV.1 9783; BCD Korinth 754; BMC; – NCP p.11. Dark brown patina, slight roughness. VF. Extremely rare, only two recorded in RPC. This coin superior to both specimens, the finest known.

From the CLA Collection, purchased from Tom Cederlind, July 2010.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 13 May at 2 PM ET.

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