Lot 1978

Description

Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 161, (2.966 grams), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III, Providentia standing to left, holding globe and cornucopiae, (cf.S.1417, RIC 23, RSC 508); Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 201, (3.444 grams), obv. laureate bust of Caracalla draped to right, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. PART MAX PONT TR P IIII around, two captives seated below trophy, (S.1926, RIC.54b, C.175), Both toned, very fine or better. (2)