Ancients
Marcus Aurelius, as Augustus (AD 161-180). AE dupondius (25mm, 13.02 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 169-170. M ANTONINVS-AVG TR P XXIIII, radiate bust of Marcus Aurelius right, seen from behind, aegis on right shoulder / SALVTI-AVG•COS III, Salus standing facing, head left, feeding snake coiled around altar at left from patera in right hand, grounded scepter in left; S-C across fields. RIC III 982.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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