PONTUS. Amasia. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Hexassarion (?) (Bronze, 34 mm, 22.76 g, 6 h), CY 165 = 163/4. [ΑΥΤ Κ]ΑΙϹ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΑΔΡ ΑΜ[ΑϹ ΝЄΩΚ Κ ΜΗΤ Κ ΠΡΩ ΠΟΝ] / ЄΤ ΡΞЄ Ares standing front, head to right, holding spear in his right hand and resting his left on shield set on ground, facing Aphrodite standing left, covering her nudity with both hands. Dalaison 84 (D29/R69). RPC IV.3 online 5288. Minor adjustment marks as made and with light deposits, otherwise, about very fine.

From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, privately acquired from Aufhäuser in January 1988 (with original dealer's ticket).