| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 232 Price realized: 170 EUR (Approx. 184 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar AD 139-161. Rome Denarius AR 18 mm, 3,23 g AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare head right / IVVENTAS, Juventas standing left, holding patera and dropping grains of incense on candelabrum to left. Good Very Fine RIC 423a (Antoninus Pius). 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 AD, 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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| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 560 | Auction date: 17 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 707 Price realized: 140 USD (Approx. 132 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.66 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-147. Bare head right / Virtus standing left, holding parazonium and reversed spear. RIC III (Pius) 468; RSC 703. Lightly toned, weak reverse strike, flan cracks. Near EF. Ex Artemide 43E (9 June 2018), lot 253. Estimate: 150 USD |  |
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| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 560 | Auction date: 17 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 708 Price realized: 120 USD (Approx. 113 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. AR Denarius (16mm, 2.95 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 156-157. Bare head right / Virtus standing left, holding parazonium and spear. RIC III 473 (Pius); RSC 721. Toned, some minor roughness. VF. Ex Artemide 17E (12 July 2012), lot 1226. Estimate: 100 USD |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 261 Price realized: 90 EUR (Approx. 97 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar AD 139-161. Rome Denarius AR 17 mm, 3,31 g AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG PII F [COS], bare head right / PIETAS AVG, knife, sprinkler, ewer, lituus and simpulum. Very Fine Cohen 451; BMC (A. Pius) 277; RIC (A. Pius) 424a. 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 AD 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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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 306 Price realized: 70 EUR (Approx. 75 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Julia Soaemias. Augusta AD 218-222. Rome Denarius AR 19 mm, 3,19 g IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, draped bust right / VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus, diademed, standing left, holding apple and sceptre; star in right field. Good Very Fine RIC 241 (Elagabalus); BMC 49; Cohen 8. Julia Soaemias was a Roman empress and the mother of Emperor Elagabalus (also known as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus). She was born in AD 180 to Julia Maesa, who was the sister of the powerful Roman empress Julia Domna, wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. Julia Soaemias' rise to prominence came when her mother, Julia Maesa, orchestrated the ascension of her young son, Elagabalus, to the imperial throne in AD 218. At the time, the Roman Empire was going through a period of political instability and military crisis, and Julia Maesa saw an opportunity to gain influence by having her grandson, Elagabalus, become the emperor. Once Elagabalus was on the throne, Julia Soaemias was given the title of Augusta, making her an empress. However, her reign alongside her son was marked by scandal and controversy. Elagabalus was notorious for his extravagant lifestyle, religious practices, and debauchery, and Julia Soaemias was often accused of encouraging and supporting his excesses. The reign of Elagabalus and Julia Soaemias was short-lived and faced significant opposition from the Roman military and the Senate. In AD 222, after only four years in power, Elagabalus and Julia Soaemias were overthrown in a coup orchestrated by the Praetorian Guard. Both mother and son were killed, and their bodies were decapitated, stripped and dragged through Rome. Afterwards they were thrown into the Tiber River. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 190 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Lucilla AD 164-169. Rome Denarius AR 19 mm, 3,38 g LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right / VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple and sceptre. Very Fine RIC 784. Lucilla, also known as Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla, was a prominent figure in Roman history. She was the daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his wife Faustina the Younger. Lucilla was born in AD 148 and belonged to the influential Antonine dynasty. In AD 164, Lucilla married Lucius Verus, who was co-emperor with her father Marcus Aurelius. However, her marriage to Verus was not a happy one, although they three children. After the death of her father Marcus Aurelius in AD 180 AD, her brother Commodus became the sole emperor. However, Lucilla and Commodus had a strained relationship, and she was eventually involved in a plot to assassinate him. The conspiracy was discovered, and Lucilla was exiled to the island of Capri, where she was executed in AD 182. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
