Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 97 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius caesar, 139 – 161. Aureus, Roma circa 147–148, AV 7.18 g.
Description: AVRELIVS – CAESAR AVG P II F Bareheaded and draped bust r. Rev. TR POT II – COS II Minerva, helmeted, standing r., holding spear and resting l. hand on shield.
References: C 606
BMC –, cf. A. Pius 640 (denarius)
RIC A. Pius 438
Calicó 1925a (these dies)
Condition:A magnificent portrait, work of a very skilled master engraver, perfectly struck in high relief. Light reddish tone, virtually as struck and Fdc
Provenance: Leu sale 75, 1999, 1526