Stack's (pre-Feb 2011) > Vermeule, Ward, and Mexico Maxico Collections | Auction date: 11 January 2010 |
Lot number: 272 | |
Lot description: CARIA. Mylasa. Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, A.D. 161-180 and 161-169 respectively. Æ 35 mm. Confronted bust of Marcus Aurelius, on left, laureate, draped and cuirassed, and Lucius Verus, on right, laureate, draped and cuirassed. Rv. Zeus Osogoas, on left, holding trident, and Zeus Labraundos, on right, holding double-ax and spear, both standing facing. 28.67 grams. Akarca 68. Mionnet III p. 356, 311. Karl -. Extremely rare - only two specimens known to Akarca, this being far superior to both. Minor porosity. Dark green patina with shades of brown. Very Fine. (800-1,000) From the Estate of Cornelius C. Vermeule. | ![]() |