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.
Lucius Verus; AE Sestertius; captive and trophy
80,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE33 |
| Weight [g]: | 26,44 |
| Grade: | gF/F |
| Attribution: | RIC 1443; C 201 |
| Commentary: | scarce; olive-grey patina with some deposits, some encrustation on reverse, chunky flan |
Historical Context
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.
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