CNG 108, Lot: 448. Estimate $300. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MACEDON, Philippi. Divus Marcus Aurelius. Died AD 180. Æ (24mm, 9.52 g, 6h). Struck under Gallienus, AD 260-268. Radiate head of Divus Marcus Aurelius right / Two towers with curved, crenelated wall running behind them; between towers, Roma (or Athena?) standing left, holding patera and spear, with shield at side; C P in exergue. M. Amandry, “Le monnayage de la Res Publica Coloniae Philippensium: Nouvelles données,” FIDES, 10b (D3/R6 – this coin). VF, green surfaces, some roughness. Extremely rare, one of three cited by Amandry.

From the Belgica Collection. Ex Nomos 6 (8 May 2012), lot 149.

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