Marcus Aurelius caesar, 139 – 161
Aureus 148-149, AV 7. 33 g. AVRELIVS CAE– SAR AVG P II F Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. TR POT II – COS II Fides standing r., holding corn ears in r. hand and basket of fruit in upraised l. C 611. BMC A. Pius 643. RIC A. Pius 440c. Faces of Power 284 (this coin). Calicó 1929 (this coin). Very rare. A wonderful and unusual portrait of excellent style struck in high relief. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex Christies London 9th October 1984, Property of Lady, 64 sales. From the Adda collection. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.