Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 3459 SESSION 18 (2.30PM FRIDAY 1ST APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $300
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SOLD $360
MARCUS AURELIUS, as Caesar, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 140-144, (3.35 g), obv. bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, rev. around HONOS, Honos standing to left, holding branch and cornucopiae, (S.4784, RIC 422, RSC 236). Toned, extremely fine and scarce.
As a young man Marcus Aurelius shows his bias towards honour and virtue (comment by Eckhel).
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