Lot 3766

Description

Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, (161-180 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 157-158 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.77 grams, RIC 475b, BMC 920, C.726 (Marcus Aurelius), Obv. Bare head to r., of Marcus Aurelius, AVRELIVS CAESA[R AVG] P II F, around, Rev. TR POT XII CO[S II] around, Felicitas standing to l., holding caduceus and sceptre, resting l. elbow on column, off centre; another issued 152-153 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.33 grams, RIC 458, BMC 804, C.661 (Marcus Aurelius), Obv. Bare head to r., of Marcus Aurelius, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG P II FIL, around, Rev. TR POT VII COS II around, Genius Exercitus standing to l., in military dress, sacrificing out of a patera over lighted altar, and holding a legionary eagle in l. hand, off centre on reverse (illustrated). Toned very fine, (239-240). (2)