266, Lot: 239. Estimate $100. Sold for $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Smyrna. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ (35mm, 21.73 g, 6h). In alliance with Laodicea in Phrygia. Attalus Sophistes, magistrate. Struck AD 169-175. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Zeus Laodiceus standing right, holding eagle and scepter, facing Kybele seated left, left elbow on tympanum and with lion at feet. Klose 8-14 var. (V6/R - [unlisted rev. die]); SNG von Aulock 2243. Good Fine, earthen black patina, some pitting and cleaning scratches.