Ancients
Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 161-180). AV aureus (19mm, 7.08 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 145-146. AVRELIVS CAES-AR AVG PII F COS II, bare head of Marcus Aurelius right / VOTA-PV-BLICA, Faustina Junior (on left), standing facing, veiled head right, clasping hands with Marcus Aurelius (on right), standing facing, head left, wand in outstretched left hand; Concordia (in center), standing facing, head right between and behind them. RIC III (Antoninus Pius) 434. Calicó 2035. Rare.
From the WTR Collection
The reverse commemorates the marriage of the 24-year-old Caesar to the daughter of Antoninus Pius, securing the line of succession.
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Estimate: 4800-7200 USD