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    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Divus Lucius Verus / Pyre

    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Divus Lucius Verus / Pyre

    $280 (approx conversion from £225)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman Silver Denarius, of Lucius Verus, minted at Rome in 169 AD in commemoration of him.

    Obverse:  DIVVS VERVS, "The divine Verus"  Head of Lucius Verus, right.

    Reverse: CONSECRATIO, "Consecration" decorated funeral pyre of four tiers surmounted by quadriga 

    A bold example, in VF condition.

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Denarius

    MATERIAL: Silver

    DATE: 161 - 169 AD (minted at Rome in 169 AD)

    SIZE: 18.4mm diameter

    WEIGHT:  3.39 grams

    ATTRIBUTION: RIC 596b; Coh. 58

    PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    12022 (AB-87163)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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