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Lot # 720
Study Forgeries. Lucius Verus "Paduan" medallion after Giovanni da Cavino (Bronze, 33.23 mm, 21.38 g). [L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX TR P VIIII], Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [TR P VII IMP IIII / COS III P P], Jupiter, leaning on scepter, seated slightly right on the seven hills of Rome; at right, emperor standing left, presenting Victory to Jupiter, and being crowned by Virtus standing left behind him. Klawans, p. 94, n. 1. Johnson-Martini 1759-1763. Banti III.2, p. 198, s.n. Cast, ruined with acid and artificially patinated.