
Marcus Aurelius. AE 29
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
$350.00
Description
Marcus Aurelius; 161-180 AD, Hieropolis-Castabala, Cilicia, AE 29, 11.15g. RPC-IV, 6181.1 = Hunterian-2381; SNG-v. Aulock 5577 (Caracalla). Obv: ΑΥΤ-ΚAI Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤѠΝΕΙΝΟϹ, Togate emperor seated l. on curule chair, holding globe, being crowned by Nike flying l. Rx: ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΤΩ ΠΥΡΑΜ, Draped bust of Dionysus r. wearing ivy wreath, thyrsus over shoulder; bunch of grapes before. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex Naumann E48, Nov. 2016, lot 464.Green patination. VF
Provenance: Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex Naumann E48, Nov. 2016, lot 464