Silver Denarius Coin
Rome: 179-180. [AR] denarius, the primary currency in 2nd century Rome [19mm. 3.40 grams]. Obverse: Laureate bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius facing right, draped and cuirassed. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG around. Reverse: Fortuna (the Roman religion’s goddess of luck) seated, facing left, holding a rudder and a cornucopia. TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III PP around. NGC slabbed and graded “Gem Mint State” (their highest grade). A flawless coin, with blazing white luster, that looks fresh enough to eat, an 1,842–year old perfection from the last series of dated coins struck during Aurelius’ lifetime, a short series of only 3 types (2 denarii and one aureus). Refs: RIC III (Mattingly) 409 (he only saw it just cuirassed). RSC (Seaby), 972b fj (he also saw it just cuirassed, but saw it draped and cuirassed as well). BMC (British Museum Catalog) 805. Ex–HA, Aug. 20, 2021, lot 34234, $4,800 (that seems enough). Mint State. Item #816
Price:
$4,800.00