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ID:     78001795
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Lucius Verus
Date Ruled:     AD 161-169
Metal:     Orichalcum
Denomination:     Sestertius
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 162-163
Diameter:     34 mm
Weight:     27.43 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     IMP CAES L_AVREL VERVS AVG
Obverse Description:     Bare-headed bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder
Reverse Legend:     FELIC AVG_TR P III / COS II / S - C
Reverse Description:     Ship with pilot and rowers left, at helm, two standards and acrostolium; resting at prow mast and sail
Mint:     Rome
Primary Reference:     RIC III 1326
Reference2:     MIR 18, 50-16/12
Reference3:     Banti 52 var. (same)
Reference4:     Cohen 71
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=122366
Grade:     Good VF, green patina, light smoothing
Notes:     (1) Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 1795 Impressive. (2) Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 1503