Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 146  –  8 - 9 May 2024

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 146

Greek, Roman And Byzantine Coins - The Spang Collection Of The Kings & Queens...

Part 1: We, 08.05.2024, from 7:15 PM CEST
Part 2: Th, 09.05.2024, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180.

Aureus December 164-August 165, AV 19 mm, 7.33 g. ANTONINVS AVG – ARMENIACVS Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P XIX·IMP II COS III Victory standing r. placing on palm tree, a shield inscribed VIC / AVG. C –. BMC 364 var. (also draped). RIC 128. Calicó 1890 (this coin).
A superb portrait of fine style. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

Ex NFA 22, 1989, 67; NAC 2, 1990, 674; Hirsch 200, 1998, 674; LHS 95, 2005, 819 and NAC 101, 2017, 274 sales.
This coin is illustrated in The Roman Aurei by X. E. Calicó.

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Price realized 8'500 CHF
Starting price 6'000 CHF
Estimate 7'500 CHF
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