Nomos

Auction 22  –  22 June 2021

Nomos, Auction 22

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Tu, 22.06.2021, from 2:00 PM UTC
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Description

Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Medallion (Bimetallic, copper and orichalcum, 63 mm, 171.00 g, 6 h), Rome, 169. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. TR P XXIII IMP V COS III Faustina Junior seated left on high-backed throne, reaching with her right hand to two genii walking towards her holding a large cornucopiae between them, and holding scepter in left. BMC Gnecchi II p. 34, 56, pl. 6, 6. MIR 18, pl. 21, 20 (reverse only). Extremely rare. An impressively massive bimetallic medallion with a magnificent green patina. Extremely fine.

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Price realized 55'000 CHF
Starting price 32'000 CHF
Estimate 40'000 CHF
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