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eAuction #65  –  15 September 2019

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Ancient and World Coins

Su, 15.09.2019, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ 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.

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Price realized 8'000 CHF
Starting price 8'000 CHF
Estimate 10'000 CHF
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