167 NGC Ch AU Lucius Verus Roman Empire Denarius Victory Marcus (20092604C)
Choice Almost Uncirculated Emperor Lucius Verus (161-169 CE) Roman Empire dated silver denarius, issued Dec 166 to Dec 167 CE (based on titles), 3.25g, 19.5mm, RIC 574, RSC 295.
Lucius Verus conducted numerous military campaigns and was Co-Emperor with Marcus Aurelius.
Certified by NGC to Ch AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 5/5.
Superb portrait of Verus & highly detailed presentation of Victory.
Lightly toned with original luster.
Obverse: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX; Laureate head right.
Reverse: TRP VII IMP IIII COS II, Victory walking left holding wreath & palm.
Victory was the personification of military triumph by the Roman Legions.