LUCIUS VERUS, A.D. 161-169. AV Aureus (7.24 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 161. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Filing.RIC-451; Calico-2112. Obverse: IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, laureate head right; Reverse: CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P / COS II, Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius standing facing one another, clasping hands and holding volumen. A rather boldly struck and brilliant example, offering great centering. Some edge filing is noted, however, most notable near the "A" in "CAES" at the obverse edge.
