| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 277 Price realized: 140 EUR (Approx. 151 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Commodus AD 177-192. Rome Sestertius Æ 30 mm, 21,87 g L AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P IIII, laureate head right / IOVI VICTORI IMP II[I COS II P P], Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. Nearly Very Fine,smoothed RIC III 1612 (Aurelius). Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 509 Price realized: 110 EUR (Approx. 119 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcus Aurelius AD 161-180. Rome Sestertius Æ 27 mm, 21,58 g M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII, laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right / FELICITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS III P P S - C, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre Very Fine RIC 1227; BMCRE 1676. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 447 Price realized: 130 EUR (Approx. 139 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcus Aurelius AD 161-180. Rome Sestertius Æ 32 mm, 26,31 g M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M, laureate head right / TR POT XIX IMP [II COS III] S-C, Mars standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield set on ground. Very Fine RIC III 898; BMC 1229; Cohen 796. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, was a pivotal figure of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, renowned as the Five Good Emperors. His reign, from AD 161 to 180, marked the pinnacle of the Pax Romana, an era of relative stability for the Roman Empire. Co-ruling with Lucius Verus, he confronted challenges like conflicts with the Parthian Empire and Germanic tribes. Born into privilege, Marcus was educated by prominent tutors and married Faustina. His reign witnessed the devastating Antonine Plague, impacting the empire's population. His "Meditations," a collection of philosophical writings, remains influential and illuminates his commitment to Stoic ideals. Unlike his predecessors, Marcus refrained from adopting an heir. His descendants included Lucilla, who married Lucius, and Commodus, whose controversial succession sparked debates. The Column and Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, both located in Rome, commemorate his military triumphs. Beyond his imperial role, Marcus's legacy as a philosopher-king endures. His insights into Stoicism continue to inspire modern thinkers, admired by writers, philosophers, and leaders over the centuries. In navigating the complexities of governance, philosophy, and legacy, Marcus Aurelius left an indelible mark on Roman history and the broader understanding of leadership and ethical principles. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 117 | Auction date: 22 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 903 Price realized: 80 GBP (Approx. 101 USD / 93 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Commodus Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 179. L AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P IIII, laureate head to right / IMP II COS II P P, Minerva standing to left, dropping incense over lighted altar and holding spear and shield set on ground. RIC III 1599 (Aurelius); C. 228; BMCRE 1699. 22.26g, 29mm, 12h. Very Fine; weakly struck. Ex cgb.fr e-shop; Ex Naville Numismatics Ltd., Auction 70, 12 December 2021, lot 466. Estimate: 50 GBP |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 278 Price realized: 240 EUR (Approx. 259 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Commodus AD 177-192. Rome Sestertius Æ 31 mm, 22,83 g M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate head right / MINER VICT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P/ S-C, Minerva standing l., holding Victory and reversed spear; shield set on ground to l.; trophy to r. Very Fine RIC 528. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 273 Price realized: 85 EUR (Approx. 92 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcus Aurelius AD 161-180. Rome Sestertius Æ 33 mm, 24,74 g M AVREL ANTONINVS [AVG ARMENIACVS P M], laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right / [TR POT X]IX IMP III COS III / S - C, Providentia standing front, head to left, holding baton in her right hand and long scepter in her left; at her feet, globe. Very Fine RIC 906; BMC 1248. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
