#N026# Roman silver fouree denarius coin of Lucius Verus from 165 AD HQ * PHILIPPVS : II :

* PHILIPPVS : II : DEI : GRATIA *

REFERENCE: SNG Kayhan 342

-  Head of Apollo right

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He is well known for spending large amounts on the construction and repair of churches and monasteries

#N026# Roman silver fouree denarius coin of Lucius Verus from 165 AD HQ * PHILIPPVS : II :Welcome 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