Description: Lucius Verus (161 - 169 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 165-166 AD. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX; laureate head right / TR POT VI IMP III COS II; Parthian captive seated right, trophy behind, arms before, S-C.

Diameter: AE33 mm

Weight: 26,44 g

Grade: gF/F

Attribution: RIC 1443; C 201

Commentary: scarce; olive-grey patina with some deposits, some encrustation on reverse, chunky flan

History: Preparing the war against Parthia Lucius Verus made his headquarters in Antioch, living the life of luxury and finding himself a beautiful mistress, whom he was so fond of, that he even shaved his beard for her.

Article Number: 060-04-03-42384