Lot 111
Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Gold Aureus (7.32 g), Rome mint, struck c. 168 AD. Laureate head of Aurelius right. Reverse Fortuna enthroned left, holding rudder and cornucopia; FOR RED TR P XXII IMP V; COS III in exergue. RIC 183; BMCRE 458; C. 207; Calicó 1857 (same dies). Well centered, sharp, full strike, with quality portrait in fairly high relief. A few trivial light hairlines to right of cornucopia, otherwise coin with choice surfaces and captivating brilliant luster. Choice and scarce! NCS graded Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000.
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| Realized $18,975 |
