Marcus Aurelius (/ɔːˈriːliəs/; Latin: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus;Rome, 26 April 121 AD – Vienna, 17 March 180 AD) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. He was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.
During his reign, the Empire defeated a revitalized Parthian Empire in the East; Aurelius' general Avidius Cassius sacked the capital Ctesiphon in 164. In central Europe, Aurelius fought the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians with success during the Marcomannic Wars, with the threat of the Germanic tribes beginning to represent a troubling reality for the Empire. A revolt in the East led by Avidius Cassius failed to gain momentum and was suppressed immediately.
Marcus Aurelius' Stoic tome Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, is still revered as a literary monument to a philosophy of service and duty, describing how to find and preserve equanimity in the midst of conflict by following nature as a source of guidance and inspiration.
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Sestertius, Rome, AD 171-172 AE (g 24,83 mm 31) M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI, laureate head r., Rv. IMP VI - COS III, Roma seated l., holding spear and Victory behind her, shield on which is she-wolf and twins in field, S - C. RIC 1033 C 281 Fine (nice patina) ..
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Nice portrait style, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 24,47 g), Rome, 163-164. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. TR P XVIII IMP II COS III / S - C Helmeted Mars standing right, holding reversed spear in his right hand a..
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Divus Marcus Aurelius, died 180. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 2,65 g,), Rome, 180. DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS Bare head of Divus Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO Funeral pyre of four tiers, garlanded and adorned with statues; on top, Divus Marcus Aurelius in facing quadriga. BMC 27. Cohen 97. RIC ..
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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Denarius. Rome.Obv: ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS.Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III.Felicitas standing left, with foot set upon globe, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC 132.Condition: very fine.Weight: 3.15 g.Diameter: 17.5 mm. ..
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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Denarius. Rome.Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS.Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P XX IMP III COS III.Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear.RIC 155.Condition: Near extremely fine (smal scratch at the obverse)Weight: 2,74 g.Diameter: 18 mm ..
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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, Æ As. Rome, AD 145. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS II, bare head right / HILARITAS, Hilaritas standing facing, head left, holding palm frond and cornucopia. RIC III 1260 (Pius). 12,15 g, 16mm Fine+ ..
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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Sestertius. Rome.Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII. Bare head right. Rev: SALVTI AVG COS III / S - C. Salus standing left, holding sceptre and feeding serpent rising from altar to left.RIC 964.Condition: almost very fine.Weight: 25.72 g. Diameter: 32 mm.&nbs..
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RPC Volume IV.2Number 2097 (temporary)Province Asia Subprovince Conventus of CibyraRegion Phrygia City Laodicea ad Lycum Reign Antoninus Pius Person (obv.) Marcus Aurelius (Caesar)Magistrate P. Kl. Attalos (archiereus) Dating c. 139-144Obverse inscription Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΒΗΡΟϹ ΚΑ..
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MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). As. Rome.Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL.Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: TR POT X COS II / S - C.Minerva seated right, holding spear.RIC 1331 (Antoninus Pius).Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.11 g.Diameter: 26 mm ..
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MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Denarius. Rome.Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F.Bare head right.Rev: TR POT III COS II.Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting on shield.RIC 444 (Antoninus Pius).Condition: extremely fineProvenance: Naumannauction 108 lot 761Weight: 3.65 g.Diameter: 19 mm.
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Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 2.58 g, 12 h), Rome, 163-164. ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. P M TR P XVIII IMP II COS III Mars standing front, head to right, holding inverted spear in his right hand and placing his left hand on shield set..
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Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.12 g, 6 h), Rome, 171-172. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. IMP VI COS III Mars standing front, head to right, holding spear in his right hand and resting his left on shield set on ground. BMC 555. Cohen 29..
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Divus Marcus Aurelius, died 180. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.44 g, 6 h), Rome, struck under Commodus. DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS Bare head of Divus Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO Eagle standing right, wings spread and head to left, on garlanded altar. BMC 17. Cohen 84. RIC 272. Good very fine..
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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (138-161 AD). Seleukeia ad Kalykadon, Cilicia.Obv. ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟС ΚΑΙСΑΡ, draped bust left.Rev. СЄΛЄΥΚЄWΝ ΚΑΛΥ, filleted laurel-branch.RPC online temp. 4988 (6 specimens).Rare. Very fine. 4,71 gms, ..
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Marcus Aurelius AD 161-180. Rome 166 AD Sestertius Æ 31 mm., 16,84 g. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M , laureate bust right/ TR POT XXII IMP IIII COS III , S C, Victory to the left, holding wreath. Unpublished Cf. Ric 952 (obverse legend) ..
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Divus Marcus Aurelius AR Denarius. Struck under Commodus. Rome, AD 180. DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS, bare head right / CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing right on globe, head left. RIC 273. 2,60 g, 17.5 mm ..
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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Denarius. Rome.Obv: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG.Laureate head right.Rev: TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III P P.Salus seated left, holding grain ears; serpent rising from altar in front of her.RIC 403.Condition: Almost extremely fine.Weight: 3,43 g.Diameter: 18.5 mm
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), As, Rome, AD 164-165; AE (g 11,43; mm 24); M ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS P M, laureate head r., Rv. LIBERAL AVG - TR P XIX IMP II COS III, Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 894; Fine ..
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Sestertius, Rome, AD 171-172 AE (g 21,42 mm 29) M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI, laureate head r., Rv. IMP VI - COS III, Roma seated l., holding spear and Victory behind her, shield on which is she-wolf and twins in field, S - C. RIC 1033 C 281 Fine (nice patina) ..
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Marcus Aurelius AR Denarius. Rome, AD 161. IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG, bare head to right / CONCORD AVG TR P XV COS III, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and resting left arm on statue of Spes; under seat, cornucopiae. RIC III 2; BMCRE 1; RSC 30. 2,86 g, 17mm aVF ..
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Marcus Aurelius. A.D. 161-180. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.24 g). Rome mint, struck A.D. 166. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right / TR P XX IMP IIII COS III, Victory standing right, holding palm frond in right hand, setting shield inscribed VIC/PAR on palm tree. RIC 163; BMCRE 406; RSC 878...
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Commodus. A.D. 177-192. AR denarius (18 mm, 3,22 g). posthumous commemorative for Marcus Aurelius by Commodus. Rome mint, Struck 180 A.D.. DIVVS M ANT-ONINVS PIVS, bare-head of Marcus Aurelius right / CONSECRATIO, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open, head right, spearhead in beak. RIC III..
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Marcus Aurelius , as Caesar (138-161 AD). AR Denarius (18.5 mm, 3.18 g), Roma (Rome), 147-148 AD.Obv. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare head right.Rev. TR POT III COS II, Providentia standing left, leaning on column, pointing with wand at globe and holding sceptre.RIC III, p. 83, 446. Very Fine..
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Marcus Aurelius as Caesar; 139-161 AD, Rome, 157 AD, Denarius, 2,76 g. 16 mm BM-893, C-721, RIC-473. Obv: AVRELIVS CAES - ANTON AVG PII F Head bare r. Rx: TR POT XI - COS II Virtus standing l. holding parazonium and double-pointed spear. Toned. &n..
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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Denarius. Rome.Obv: ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII.Laureate head right.Rev: VICT AVG COS III.Victory advancing left with wreath and palm.RIC 226.Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3,36 g.Diameter: 17 mm. ..
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