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Silver Denarius - Æ 17-18 mm - 4 grams - Die axis 06:30 - RIC 482 - Struck AD 161-162. |
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IMP L A[V]REL VERVS AVG (Imperator Lucius Verus Augustus).
Bust of emperor wearing pointed chin-beard as Septimus Severus 'avant-la-lettre' facing right. |
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PROV DEOR TRP II COS II (Providentia Deorum, Tribunicia Potestas Secundus, Consulares Secundus - With the Providence of the Gods, Holder of the Tribunician Power for the 2nd time, Consul for the 2nd time). Providentia, in Simpulum
Stola, standing, body full front, facing left, holding globe with outstretched right hand and Simpulum
Cornucopia with left arm. |
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This coin has no break between the PROV and DEOR as some others have. Minted in Rome.
Obv. : Good but worn - Rev. : Good but worn.
Part from rim missing between 10:00 and 12:00.
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