CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination:
AE22
Composition:
Orichalcum
Date:
151-152 AD
Obverse:
[AYT]K M AVPHΛ ANT-ΩN[INOC CEB], Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, facing right
Reverse:
SC / IA in wreath; all within dotted border
Reference:
Lindgren I 1986 (this coin, illustrated); Butcher 406.i.a.; BMC Galatia -
Size:
22.41mm, 11.7g, 12h
Province:
Rome mint
Grade:
gVF, tight flan, reverse slightly off centre, desert patina,
Rarity:
very rare
Rarity Details:
type is described in Butcher as rare; however not found in BMC, BMC online, ANS online, RPC online; and only one example found in online auction archives
Provenance:
from the Clay Lindgren Collection, illustrated in Lindgren I; Ex JAZ Numismatics (December 2017)
Information:
Plate coin from 'Ancient Bronze Coins of Asia Minor and the Levant from the Lindgren Collection', a standard reference for roman provincial coinage.
Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. Known to many as the old Emperor at the beginning of the movie Gladiator, Marcus Aurelius was the last of the Five Good Emperors. Following his death he was succeeded by his son Commodus who is remembered in history for a legacy of eccentricity, cruelty and poor management of the Roman Empire.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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