A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Roman Imperial Coinage, Marcus Aurelius, Orichalcum Dupondius, Rome, March-December 161, radiate bust right, imp caes m avrel antoninvs avg p m, rev. concord avgvstor tr p xv, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing with clasped hands, Marcus holds a scroll, s c in field, cos iii in exergue, 10.95g (RIC 798; C 49). Some smoothing in fields, otherwise nearly extremely fine, dark patina £200-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Bt Baldwin March 1937.

This type records the accession of the co-emperors, shown side-by-side clasping hands in agreement. Although nominally of equal rank, Aurelius was conscientious, capable and hardworking while Verus was superficial and generally less competent