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Author Topic: Lucius Verus denarius with shortened obverse legend  (Read 704 times)

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Offline timka

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Lucius Verus denarius with shortened obverse legend
« on: June 25, 2015, 05:03:43 pm »
Hi!

Have a look at this denarius of Lucius Verus with uncommonly short obverse legend. I thought that it was some sort of imitation, but it appeared to be a regular issue - RIC 464 (Cohen 152).  This short obverse legend turned out to be very common on quinarii of Licius Verus, but it was only used once in this particular issue of denarius. Reka Devnia recorded only 3 specimens. I could not find it in BM collection, so I presume it is a scarce type, although it is rated as common by RIC
Ob. L-VERUS AVG
Rev. PROV DEOR TR P II COS II, Providentia left with the globe and cornucopiae

2,75g - 18mm - 180'

Thank you for your time,

Z.   

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Re: Lucius Verus denarius with shortened obverse legend
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2015, 02:32:12 pm »
Very cool!
Wish I had seen it first. Hehe

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