The George W. La Borde Collection of Roman Aurei Part I
THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Lucius Verus, 161 – 169
Aureus 163, 7.24 g. L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. TR P III IMP II COS II Armenia seated l., supporting head with r. hand and resting l. hand on bow; behind her, trophy; in exergue, ARMEN. RIC M. Aurelius 499. BMC m. Aurelius 236. C 4 var. (laureate). Calicó 2103.
A bold portrait and an interesting reverse type. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Provenance
Inventory of Harlan J. Berk (Chicago), sold in November 2009