★ Inspired by the Aphrodite of Knidos ★

PONTUS. Amasia. Marcus Aurelius (161-180). Ae. Dated CY 165 (162/3).

Obv: ΑVΤ ΚΑΙС Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟС СЄΒ.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ΑΔΡ ΑΜΑС ΝЄΩΚ Κ ΜΗΤ Κ ΠΡΩ ΠΟΝ / ЄΤ ΡΞЄ.
Ares standing facing, head right, holding spear and resting hand upon shield; to right, Aphrodite (Venus Pudica) standing slightly left, covering herself.

RPC IV online 5288; SNG von Aulock 22 & 6700; RG 18a.

Ex Dr. P. Vogl collection; ex Bankhaus Aufhäuser (sold 1988, with dealer's ticket)

Condition: Near very fine.

Weight: 22.79 g.
Diameter: 33 mm.