Lot 4731

Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)

Description

Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 152-3, (2.98 g), obv. bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG P II FIL, rev. around TR POT VII COS II, Genius Exercitus in military dress standing to left, sacrificing out of a patera over lighted altar and holding legionary eagle, (cf.S.4790, RIC 458, RSC 661, BMC 804). Lightly toned, extremely fine and very scarce.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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