HJB-Lucius Verus, Rare Dupondius 

US $250.00   
Oct-12-06
Seller: hjb-ancientcoins


 161-169 AD, Rare Dupondius, Rome, 161 AD, 9.74g. BM p. 524, C-151, RIC-
1306. Obv: IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG Radiate bust r., fold of cloak on 
front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: PROV DEOR TR P COS II S C Providentia 
standing l. holding celestial globe with zodiac belt in r. hand, 
cornucopia in l. A rare denomination for Verus in 161. The same obverse 
die was also used for the CONCORD AVGVSTORVM reverse type, Marcus and 
Verus clasping hands, BM-866 pl. 72.9. VF; a bit porous