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Lot 373: Lucius Verus. A.D. 161-169. Æ medallion. Paduan, after Giovanni Cavino, 1500-1570.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 18 (Auction 322)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $135
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Description

Lucius Verus. A.D. 161-169. Æ medallion (35 mm, 33.07 g, 6 h). Paduan, after Giovanni Cavino, 1500-1570. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right / IOVI CONSER-VATORI around, TR P VII IMP IIII/COSIII P P in two lines in exergue, Jupiter, leaning on scepter, seated slightly right on the seven hills of Rome; at right, emperor standing left, presenting Victory to Jupiter, and being crowned by Virtus standing left behind him. Cf. Klawans 1 (same dies, but with legend added to reverse). Later aftercast. Olive greenish-brown patina. Very fine.

This type closely copies a medallion of Lucius Verus, but depicts the bust of Lucius Verus to right instead of to the left. The original Cavino lacks the legend IOVI CONSERVATORI on the reverse.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 373
  • Listing #: 192781
  • Closed: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 7:06:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $150