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ID: |
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80000643 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Lucius Verus |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 161-169
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| Metal: |
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Gold |
| Denomination: |
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Aureus |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 163-164 |
| Weight: |
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7.32 g |
| Die Axis: |
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6 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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● L ● VERVS AVG_ARMENIACVS |
| Obverse Description: |
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Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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TR P IIII ● IMP II COS II / VIC/AVG |
| Reverse Description: |
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Victory half-draped standing right, placing on palm tree a shield inscribed VIC/AVG |
| Mint: |
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Rome |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC III 0525 |
| Reference2: |
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Calico2177 (same dies as illustration) |
| Reference3: |
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BMCRE 297/295 (for obv./rev. type) |
| Reference4: |
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MIR 018, 94-12/37 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=132866 |
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Grade:
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Superb EF, lustrous |
| Notes: |
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High relief portrait struck from fresh dies. |
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