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CNG 90, Lot: 1183. Estimate $500. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus. 161-169 CE. Æ (28mm, 15.65 g, 12h). Laureate and draped busts of Aurelius right, vis-à-vis Verus left / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch. RPC Online 6414; Meshorer, Aelia 54a; SNG ANS 605; Rosenberger 36 var. (distribution of rev. legend). Good VF, black patina with earthen highlights. Exceptional.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.