ROMAN 161-169 AD Lucius Verus, Subaeratus ' ' (3.37g, 17mm). A contemporary 'limes denarius'. Ex. Leu Web Auc. 19, lot 2716 VF

Lucius Verus, 161-169 AD. Subaeratus 'Denarius' (3.37g, 17mm). A contemporary 'limes denarius', irregular mint. Struck after 166 AD. Obv.: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev.: TR P VI IMP IIII COS II, Victory standing front, head to right, holding palm frond in her right hand and resting her left on shield inscribed VIC / PAR and set on palm tree. Cf. BMC 431, Cohen 279 and RIC 566 (for prototype with different bust type); Ex. Leu Web Auc. 19, lot 2716. Darkly toned. Scratches and with a minor flan fault on the obverse, VF.

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