Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. Gold Aureus (7.18g). Struck as Caesar. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, AD 159/60. Bare-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius right, slight drapery on shoulders. Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RIC 481b; BMC 994; Calicó 1973. Handsome high relief style. Boldly struck and well centered. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000
Ex Goldberg Sale 80 (June 3-4, 2014) lot 3498; Ex Lanz 150, Numismatic Rarities, Dec. 13, 2010, #311 (wrong weight 6.44).