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). Denarius. Rome. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM. Laureate head right. Rev: FORT DVCI TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding cornucopia and rudder set upon globus; wheel below. RIC 343 (3,12 gms, 18,5 mm) very fine ..
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arcus Aurelius as Caesar. (139-161 AD). Silver denarius (2.9 gm, 17 mm). Rome, 157 AD. AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F, head bare right / TR POT XI COS II, Felicitas standing left against column, left forearm lowered, holding short caduceus in right hand and scepter under left arm. RIC 470. ..
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Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Rome, circa AD 172Dupondius, ÆM ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI, laureate head right / IMP VI COS III, S C across lower field, Victory standing right, draped from her waist down, holding stylus in right hand, with left supporting a shield inscribed VIC/GER in two lines on a palm tr..
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Denomination:
Sestertius
Condition:
good/fine
Size:
27 mm
Weight:
21,26 gr
Period:
180 AD.
Mint:
Rome
Exergue:
-.-
Obv:
DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS, .
Rev:
CONSECRATIO S-C,
Reference
RIC 654 ..
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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: 3,16 g.Diameter: 18 mm. ..
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Marcus Aurelius. Silver Denarius (3.18 g, 18 mm), as Caesar, AD 138-161. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, AD 145-147. AVRELIVS CA-ESAR AVG PII F, bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse COS II, Honos standing facing, head left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC 429a; Strack 155; BMC 594; RSC 110.
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Marcus Aurelius. A.D. 161-180. AE sestertius (31 mm, 27.5 g). Rome mint, struck A.D. 166. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right / TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III, S-C, Victory standing right, holding palm and shield inscribed VIC/ PAR in two lines set on palm tree. RIC 929 scarce (M. A..
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Marcus Aurelius. Æ Dupondius (12.48 g, 28 mm), AD 161-180. Rome, AD 161. IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M, radiate bust of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III, S C across field, Marcus Aurelius standing right, holding scroll and clasping hands with Lucius Verus stand..
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Marcus Aurelius AR Denarius. Rome, AD 164. ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right / PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN, Armenia seated left on ground, right hand to mouth, left hand resting on arms, vexillum and round shield in background. RIC III 81; RSC 7. 3.08 g, 17mm, V..
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Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 20,62 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 and resting his left o..
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Silver denarius, RIC III 203, VF, Rome mint, 3.24 g, 18 mm,, 168 - 169 A.D.; obverse M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII, laureate head right; reverse FELICITAS AVG COS III, Felicitas standing left, caduceus in right, long vertical scepter in left ..
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MARCUS AURELIUS & LUCIUS VERUS (161-169). Denarius. Restitution issue for Mark Antony. Rome.Obv: ANTONINVS AVGVR / III VIR R P C.Galley left.Rev: ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST / LEG - VI.Aquila between two signa.RIC 443 (Aurelius).Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.08 g.Diameter: 19 mm...
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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Denarius. Rome.Obv: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III. Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopia.RIC 24Condition: very fine.Weight: 2.74 g. Diameter: 17 mm...
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Marcus Aurelius , as Caesar (138-161 AD). AR Denarius (18 mm, 3.6 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. Fine..
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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 155-156. AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F, bare head right / TR POT X COS II, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod. RIC 466a (Pius). 3.08 g, 17 mm, ..
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Silver denarius, RIC III 203, F+, Rome mint, 3.12 g, 18 mm,, 168 - 169 A.D.; obverse M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII, laureate head right; reverse FELICITAS AVG COS III, Felicitas standing left, caduceus in right, long vertical scepter in left ..
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Marcus Aurelius. A.D. 161-180. AE sestertius (31 mm, 25,46 g). Rome mint, struck A.D. 166. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right / TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III, S-C, Victory standing right, holding palm and shield inscribed VIC/ PAR in two lines set on palm tree. RIC 929 scarce (M. ..
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ROMAN EMPIRE. Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 139-161). Dec. 152-Dec. 153. Silver denarius (3.12 gm, 18mm). AVRELIVS CAE—SAR AVG PII FIL, bare head of Marcus Aurelius right / TR POT VII — COS II, Genius Exercitus standing half-left, sacrificing from patera over altar and holding aquila. RIC 458 (S)..
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Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17 mm, 2,98 g). Antioch mint. Struck AD 72-73. Laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind / Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand, scepter in left. RIC II 366 (Vespasian); BMCRE 516 (Vespasian); RPC II 1933;..
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Marcus Aurelius AR Denarius. Rome, AD 165-166. M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate head right / PIETAS AVG TR P XX COS III, Pietas standing left, dropping incense on altar and holding incense-box. RIC 148. 3,26 gr, 20 mm. Extremely Fine...
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Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. AR Denarius (18 mm, 3.42 g). Rome mint. Struck AD 163. Bare head right / Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and leaning upon elbow; cornucopia below. RIC III 62; MIR 18, 63-4/10; RSC 42. aVF ..
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arcus Aurelius as Caesar. (139-161 AD). Silver denarius (2.52 gm, 17 mm). Rome, 157 AD. AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F, head bare right / TR POT XI COS II, Felicitas standing left, left forearm lowered, holding short caduceus in right hand and scepter under left arm. Strack 318. BMCRE 892 var. C..
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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). denarius. Rome.Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM Laureate bust rightRev: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III Two german captives seated on shield at base of trophy.RIC 339.Condition: almost Very fine.Weight: 3,28 g. Diameter: 18 mm. ..
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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 152-153. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F II, bare head right / TR POT VII COS II, Genius Exercitus standing left, sacrificing with patera over altar and holding legionary eagle. RIC 458 3,3 gms, 20 mm ..
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Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3,3 g), Rome, 163. M ANTONINVS AVG Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Providentia standing facing, head left, holding globe and cornucopia. RIC 70..
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