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166 NGC VF Lucius Verus Roman Empire AR Denarius Pax Marcus Aurelius (25102601C)

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  • Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Struck for Emperor Lucius Verus (161-169 CE) at the Rome Mint.
  • Dated TRP VI IMP IIII COS II = Summer to Dec 166 CE. A short duration period with only two denarius types produced for Verus.
  • RIC 561, 3.18g, approx 18mm.
  • Lucius Verus conducted numerous military campaigns and was Co-Emperor with Marcus Aurelius.
  • Certified by NGC to VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5 (high subgrades).
  • Well struck and centered, nice presentation of Pax.
  • Obverse: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX; Laureate head right.
  • Reverse: PAX (in ex.) TRP VI IMP IIII COS II, Pax standing facing, head left, olive branch downward in right hand, cornucopia in left arm.
  • Pax was the goddess and personification of peace.