Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 6.83 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 158-159.

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Two
Lot: 2031. Estimated: $ 4 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 6.83 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 158-159. ΛVRELIVS CΛES ΛVG P II F, bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / TR POT XIII C OS II, Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, with cloak, standing right, left foot set on helmet, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and parazonium upright in left. RIC III 480b (Pius); Strack 357; Calicó 1969; BMCRE 962 (Pius) var. (bust); Biaggi 892. Red toning. Good VF.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Two will be held Friday afternoon, 11 March 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.