#N026# Roman silver fouree denarius coin of Lucius Verus from 165 AD UK aside from a brief period

aside from a brief period during this time when it was controlled by Persia

ID# 725j (UK)

REFERENCE: B

REFERENCE: SNG Cop 643

#N026# Roman silver fouree denarius coin of Lucius Verus from 165 AD UK aside from a brief periodWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Roman silver denarius coin of Lucius Verus from 165 AD The original design was minted in silver, although this coin has been struck in base metal and coated in silver, in an unlawful effort to enter the currency stream unnoticed. MINT: Rome OBVERSE; L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate head right. REVERSE; TR P V IMP III COS II Parthian seated right, hands bound; at feet, quiver, bow, & weapons. REFERENCE: RIC 540