Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Medallion (38.5mm, 47.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 174/5. Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 780. Estimated: $ 5 000

Roman Imperial, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

Sold For $ 8 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Medallion (38.5mm, 47.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 174/5. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIX, laureate and cuirassed bust right, with gorgoneion aegis on cuirass / IMP VII COS III, Victory, draped at waist, seated right on pile of shields, holding palm frond in right hand and supporting shield inscribed [VIC/ AVG] in two lines with left hand and left knee; to right, trophy. Gnecchi II 14; MIR 18, 1063-1/36; Banti 156. Dark green patina, light smoothing and pitting. Good VF. Rare.

From the Ellison Collection. Ex Marti Hervera & Solar & Llach 1120 (20 July 2021), lot 150.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Three – Lot 648–983 will be held Wednesday morning, 10 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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