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