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Lucius Verus (161-169 AD) ~ AR Denarius ~ NGC Extra Fine
Lucius Verus (161-169 AD) ~ AR Denarius ~ NGC Extra Fine
NGC CERT #: 4252958-101
NGC DESCRIPTION: AR Denarius
NGC GRADE: Extra Fine
ABOUT THE COIN:
Denarius were the standard Roman silver coin from its introduction in the Second Punic War c. 211 BC to the reign of Gordian III (AD 238–244), when it was gradually replaced by the antoninianus. It continued to be minted in very small quantities, likely for ceremonial purposes, until and through the Tetrarchy (293–313).
Lucius Aurelius Verus was Roman emperor from 161 until his death in 169, alongside his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
ABOUT NGC:
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