The Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Aureus December 164-August 165, AV 7.33 g. ANTONINVS AVG – ARMENIACVS Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P XIX·IMP II COS III Victory standing r. placing on palm tree, a shield inscribed VIC / AVG. C –. BMC 364 var. (also draped). RIC 128. Calicó 1890 (this coin).
A superb portrait of fine style. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NFA 22, 1989, 67; NAC 2, 1990, 674; Hirsch 200, 1998, 674 and LHS 95, 2005, 819 sales.