| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Lucius Verus augustus, 161 – 169. Description Sestertius, Roma 161-162, Æ 34 mm, 28.39 g. Sestertius 161-162, Æ 34 mm, 28.39 g. IMP CAES L AVREL – VERVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. TR POT II – COS II S – C Fortuna seated l., holding rudder and cornucopiae; in exergue, FORT RED. Reference C 90 BMC 1027 note RIC M. Aurelius 1320 Condition A portrait of excellent style and a superb enamel-like green patina somewhat smoothed, otherwise extremely fine Provenance Glendining sale 3rd December 1929, Nordheim, 357 Glendining sale 2nd April 1952, Ryan, 2640 M&M sale 28, 1964, 375 NFA sale XII, 1983, 295 Estimate: 3000 CHF |  |
