(3 coins)
 55104  Bithynia, Nikomedia, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D. AE 31, 17.28g. Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Aurelius to right. Rev. Galley under sail to left. RG 103var(beardless). RPC IV on-line 6090var. Rare Brown and green patina. See more detailed image Very Fine $1,750.00 |
 55001 Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D. AE Sestertius, 25.67g. 33mm. 166 A.D. M AVREL ANOTNINVS AVG GERM. Laureate head of the emperor to right. Rev. TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III S C. Victory inscribing shield VIC PAR on palm tree. RIC 931. Lovely green patina.
The portrait very strongly resembles that of Lucius Verus, but with the legend for Aurelius. Perhaps there was a mixup at the mint with coins for both rulers being produced at this time.
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 53891 Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D. AE Sestertius, 23.66 g. 30mm. Rome, 161/162 A.D. IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M. Laureate head of Aurelius to right. Rev. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI. Aurelius, standing to left and holding a scroll, and Verus standing to right clasping hands. RIC 826. BMC 1009. Lovely green patina See more detailed image good Very Fine/Very Fine $775.00 |
