Lot 1979

Description

Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 166, (2.778 grams), obv. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head to right, rev. TR P XX IMP IIII COS III, Victory standing facing with shield inscribed VIC PAR on palm tree, (cf.S.1405, RIC 163, RSC 878); Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued in 183, (3.048 grams), obv. M COMMODVS AN TON AVG PIVS, laureate head right, rev. P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P, Minerva advancing right with javelin and shield, owl at feet, (S.-, RIC 72, RSC 424). Very fine or better. (2)