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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1831850, member: 19463&quot;]I recall a story that Verus was something of a wild child known for things like throwing sestertii and breaking breaking cups in cookshops.&nbsp; Remember this was before Dixie cups were invented so patrons would keep their personal cup hanging at the places they frequented.&nbsp; Just as thousands of Christian collectors like to believe their Tribute Penny was the one touched by Jesus, you can now believe that your sestertius was once flung by the guy shown on it.&nbsp; &nbsp; I can imagine a bunch of rowdies cruising the Roman nightlife and having to be tolerated because one of them was co-emperor.&nbsp;&nbsp; Well worn but attractive Verus sestertii are not hard to find.&nbsp; His portrait wore better than some other rulers. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]302693[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302694[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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