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LOT 2672
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Lucius Verus - Paduan AE Sestertius 19th century A.D.
Cast copy imitating: 'Rome mint, 163-164 A.D.' Obv: L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate head right. Rev: REX ARMENIIS DATVS IMP II TR P IIII COS II S-C, Verus seated left on platform; behind him two soldiers; in front, officer standing right, holding rod; below, Sohaemus raising right hand to his head. About very fine.(24.43 grams, 33 mm.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
For the host coin see: RIC 1374.
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LOT 2672
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Lucius Verus - Paduan AE Sestertius
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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