LUCIUS VERUS, A.D. 161-169. AV Aureus, Rome Mint, A.D. 164. ANACS AU-55.RIC-522 (Aurelius); Calico-2174. Obverse: L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, bare head right; Reverse: TR P IIII IMP II COS II, Victory standing right, holding round shield inscribed VIC/AVG in two lines and set upon palm tree. A needle sharp strike and tremendous brilliance highlights this engaging piece, displaying little evidence of handling all while maintaining a good deal of luster.
