Harlan J. Berk

229th Buy or Bid Sale  –  19 November 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 229th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 19.11.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
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Description

Lucius Verus. Dupondius; Lucius Verus; Rome, 169 AD, Dupondius, 16.64g (overweight spec.). Cf. BMC-p. 608 (As not dupondius). Obv: L VERVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX Head radiate r. Rx: TR P VIII[I] - IMP V COS III on l. and r., S - C across field, Roma standing l., placing r. foot on helmet and holding Victory and spear. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Artemide 24.7E, 14 Oct. 2013, Coll. J. Baptiste, lot 371. A short, rare issue, since Lucius Verus apparently died shortly after entering his ninth tribunician year on 10 Dec. 168 AD.Scrape in l. field; green patination. VF / EF

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Price realized 250 USD
Starting price 163 USD
Estimate 250 USD
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