LUCIUS VERUS, A.D. 161-169. AR Denarius (3.48 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 165. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. RIC-540; RSC-273. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Parthia seated right on ground, with hands tied behind back; to right, quiver, bow, and shield. This lovely, select example has only light evidence of handling and has a beautiful dark hue accented by bright highlights of tone that frame the bust and Parthia. From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
