CNG 108, Lot: 447. Estimate $300. Sold for $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MACEDON, Philippi. Divus Marcus Aurelius. Died AD 180. Æ (25mm, 10.12 g, 6h). Struck under Gallienus, AD 260-268. Radiate head of Divus Marcus Aurelius right / AV-G PARENTI, emperor on horseback right, raising right hand in salutation; DIVO in exergue. M. Amandry, “Le monnayage de la Res Publica Coloniae Philippensium: Nouvelles données,” FIDES, 7c (D3/R2 – this coin). VF, rough green patina. Extremely rare, one of five cited by Amandry.

From the Belgica Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 191 (11 October 2010), lot 1771.

Marcus Aurelius held special significance at Philippi as he instituted a major building program in the city.