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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 161-180). AV aureus (19mm, 7.21 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 154-155. AVRELIVS CA-ESAR AVG PII F, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right, seen from behind / TR PO-T-VIIII COS II, Roma standing facing, head left, Victory standing left in outstretched right hand, parazonium in left. Calicó 1950a corr. (missing cuirass). RIC II (Antoninus Pius) 464a. Masterfully executed Fine Style dies boldly struck on a bright, flashy flan.
Originally given the name Marcus Annius Verus, the future Marcus Aurelius was born in AD 121 into a patrician family of Spanish origin. At an early age, Marcus earned the patronage of the emperor Hadrian and was formally schooled at the Imperial court. At the age of 17, Marcus was adopted by Antoninus Pius, along with Lucius Verus; it is widely assumed that Antoninus was following Hadrian's wishes that both young men eventually succeed to the throne. After Hadrian's death, Antoninus kept young Lucius in the background while he showed Marcus every preferment.
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 161-180). AV aureus (19mm, 7.21 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 154-155. AVRELIVS CA-ESAR AVG PII F, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right, seen from behind / TR PO-T-VIIII COS II, Roma standing facing, head left, Victory standing left in outstretched right hand, parazonium in left. Calicó 1950a corr. (missing cuirass). RIC II (Antoninus Pius) 464a. Masterfully executed Fine Style dies boldly struck on a bright, flashy flan.
Originally given the name Marcus Annius Verus, the future Marcus Aurelius was born in AD 121 into a patrician family of Spanish origin. At an early age, Marcus earned the patronage of the emperor Hadrian and was formally schooled at the Imperial court. At the age of 17, Marcus was adopted by Antoninus Pius, along with Lucius Verus; it is widely assumed that Antoninus was following Hadrian's wishes that both young men eventually succeed to the throne. After Hadrian's death, Antoninus kept young Lucius in the background while he showed Marcus every preferment.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD