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Sestertius with bust of Lucius Verus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 162–163
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 25.76 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the Name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule
Accession Number1986.895
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Lucius Verus, draped, cuirassed, right.
IMPCAESLAVREL VERVSAVG
Reverse: Galley left with six rowers and helmsman.
FELICAVGTRPIII (above); COS II (below); S C (left and right in field)
IMPCAESLAVREL VERVSAVG
Reverse: Galley left with six rowers and helmsman.
FELICAVGTRPIII (above); COS II (below); S C (left and right in field)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: acquired by Cornelius C. Vermeule III from Stack's, 123 West 57th Street, New York; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 17, 1986