ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Lucius Verus (161-169). Aureus ND (163-164), Rome. Av. L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS. Laureate bust, draped and cuirassed, right. Rv. TR P IIII IMP II COS II. Victory standing right holding a shield inscribed VIC AVG. Calicó 2177 (same corners) - RIC.525 ; Gold - 7,46 g - 19,5 mm - 5 h From a Künker 100 sale, 2005, n° 66 then Numismatica Ars Classica 95 sale, 2016, n° 291. NGC Ch AU 5/5 4/5 Fine style light marks (8558294-002). A powerful, well-centred mint, with high relief and a fine-style bust. With a beautiful golden patina. Near mint condition. Almost corner flower. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.