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Eagle on starry globe
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Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD. Sestertius (24.3g, 31mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 169 AD. Obv.: DIVVS VERVS, bare head facing right. Rev.: CONSECRATIO [around] S C [below in field], Eagle with head turned left perched on globe with stars.
RIC (M. Aurelius) 1509 (scarce); Cohen 56; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 137:35
This coin refers to the funeral and deification of Lucius Verus in 169 AD.
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![Eagle on starry globe
Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD. Sestertius (24.3g, 31mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 169 AD. Obv.: DIVVS VERVS, bare head facing right. Rev.: CONSECRATIO [around] S C [below in field], Eagle with head turned left perched on globe with stars.
RIC (M. Aurelius) 1509 (scarce); Cohen 56; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 137:35
This coin refers to the funeral and deification of Lucius Verus in 169 AD.
Keywords: Lucius Divus Verus Consecration Eagle funeral deification](albums/userpics/12793/normal_VeruSe08-2.jpg "Click to view full size image
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Eagle on starry globe
Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD. Sestertius (24.3g, 31mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 169 AD. Obv.: DIVVS VERVS, bare head facing right. Rev.: CONSECRATIO [around] S C [below in field], Eagle with head turned left perched on globe with stars.
RIC (M. Aurelius) 1509 (scarce); Cohen 56; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 137:35
This coin refers to the funeral and deification of Lucius Verus in 169 AD.
Keywords: Lucius Divus Verus Consecration Eagle funeral deification")
