Ancients
Marcus Aurelius, as Augustus (AD 161-180). AV aureus (20mm, 7.18 gm, 12h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, ex-jewelry. Rome, AD 169. M ANTONINVS-AVG TR P XXIII, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right, seen from behind / FELICITAS-AVG COS III, Felicitas standing facing, head left, short winged caduceus in right hand, grounded scepter in left. RIC III 201. Calicó 1850a. Excellent strike and centering on lustrous flan with lovely orange toning.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 115 (15 September 2020), lot 669; Provence Collection
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD