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Sestertius with bust of Lucius Verus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 163–164
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 32.5 mm. Weight: 23.69 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.2135
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, right.
LAVRELVERVSAVG ARMENIACVS
Reverse: Emperor seated on platform left placing diadem on King Sohaemus standing at left. Three officers stand on platform behind and beside emperor.
TRPIIII IMPIICOSII REXARMEN / DAT (in exergue)
LAVRELVERVSAVG ARMENIACVS
Reverse: Emperor seated on platform left placing diadem on King Sohaemus standing at left. Three officers stand on platform behind and beside emperor.
TRPIIII IMPIICOSII REXARMEN / DAT (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy 1896: Boyne Collection, Sale, 1896, lot 834; by 1964: with A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., 1-11 John Adam Street, The Adelphi, London; purchased by MFA from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., December 9, 1964