★ A wonderful aureus ★
Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Roma reverse
Antoninus Pius (138-161) for Marcus Aurelius Caesar (139-161). Aureus (19-20 mm, 7.22 g), Rome, 153/154.
Obv. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL, Bareheaded and draped bust to right.
Rev. TR POT VIII COS II, Roma standing left, holding Victory and parazonium.
RIC 460var (draped and cuirassed); C. 672var (same); BMC 824 Anm.
A very elegant portrait struck in high relief. Almost invisible scratch behind neck, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 8'000 CHF |
Starting price | 8'000 CHF |
Estimate | 10'000 CHF |