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DE GERMANIS

860042. Sold For $7500

Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 28.62 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 177. M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IMP VIII COS III · P · P ·, pile of arms; DE GERMANIS in exergue. RIC III 1184 var. (bust neither draped nor cuirassed); MIR 18, 370-6/37; Banti 64. Near EF, green-brown patina. Exceptional reverse detail; rare.


This reverse type commemorates the victories of Marcus Aurelius over the Germanic tribes along the Danube frontier in the early 170s AD. Unlike many emperors who took credit for the campaigns of their generals, in this campaign Marcus personally led his legions. Aurelius also wrote his famous "Meditations" during this time along the frontier.