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ANCIENT THEMES. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ ”Medallion” (34mm, 25.93 g, 6h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. Near VF.Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection Paduan and Related Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ ”Medallion” (34mm, 25.93 g, 6h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. L VERUS AVG ARM PARTH MAX TR P VIIII, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Jupiter, holding scepter and baton, seated slightly right on seven hills of Rome, receiving Victory from emperor, who stands left; to right, Virtus standing left, crowning emperor with wreath; in exergue, TR P VIII IMP IIII/ COS III P P. Johnson & Martini 1760-2. Brown and green patina. Near VF. |
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