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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |The Adoptive Emperors| ▸ |Marcus Aurelius||View Options:   | | | Marcus Aurelius was recognized by Hadrian as a fine and capable youth and betrothed to the daughter of Aelius. Antoninus Pius adopted him and in 145 A.D. he married Antoninus' daughter, Faustina II. In 161 A.D., he succeeded Antoninus as Augustus, immediately proclaiming Lucius Verus his co-emperor. Although known for his adherence to the philosophy of Stoicism and as a naturally peaceful man, Marcus' reign was disturbed by war with Parthia, plague and then a long, hard war along the Danube frontier. He died on March 17th, 180 A.D. and was deified by the senate soon after. |
Mostene, in ancient Lydia, prospered in Roman and Byzantine eras. There is debate, based on a line in Tacitus, over whether Mostene was a Macedonian colony or a native Lydian city. In 17 A.D. the city was hit by an earthquake and was assisted by relief from Tiberius.RP113182. Bronze AE 35, Apparently unpublished; GRPC Lydia -, RPC Online IV -, F, dark green patina, earthen deposits, marks, pit lower right, weight 21.592 g, maximum diameter 35.3 mm, die axis 180o, Mostene (Kepecik, Turkey) mint, c. 161 - 162 A.D.; obverse AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse EΠI AΛEΞANΔPOY APX ΛYΔ MOCTHNΩN (authority of Alexandros, archon, Mostene), Demeter, holding grain and torch?; from the Michael Arslan Collection, ex Solidus auction 123 (25 Jul 2023), lot 359 (part of); the only known specimen; extremely rare; $250.00 (€235.00)
In 174, Faustina the Younger accompanied her husband, Marcus Aurelius, on various military campaigns. She was loved by the Roman soldiers and Aurelius gave her the title Mater Castrorum (Mother of the Camp).SL115010. Silver denarius, RIC III 316, RSC II 341, Hunter II 66, BMCRE 613 var. (obv legend, noted), SRCV II -, NGC Ch VF (3762438-196, Golden Age Hoard), weight c. 3.3 g, maximum diameter 16.8 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, Dec 174 - Autumn 175 A.D.; obverse M ANTONINVS AVG GERM TR P XXIX, laureate head right; reverse IMP VII COS III, Roma standing left, wearing helmet and military garb, Victory standing right offering wreath in Roma's extended right hand, inverted spear in left hand; ex Stack's Bowers World CCO Auction (26 Feb 2024), lot 74117 (part of); ex Golden Age Hoard; NGC| Lookup; $160.00 (€150.40) ON RESERVE
Attaea, Mysia, Late 2nd Century A.D.
Attaea appears to be known only from its coinage. Its site is uncertain but, based on coin finds, may be Dikeliköy, Turkey.RP111827. Bronze AE 18, SNGvA 7203, SNG BnF 136, von Fritze Mysiens 357, Waddington 5744, RPC IV.2 online -, SNG Cop -, aVF, nice green patina, light corrosion, scratches, earthen deposits, weight 5.102 g, maximum diameter 18.0 mm, die axis 180o, Attaea (Dikeliköy, Turkey?) mint, reign of Marcus Aurelius(?), late 2nd century A.D.; obverse IEPA CVNKΛHTOC, draped bust of the youthful Senate right; reverse ATTAITΩN, youthful male figure (founding hero?) standing right, beardless, with short hair, left foot on cippus, upper body bent forward, arms crossed resting both on left thigh; $90.00 (€84.60)
Commodus, March or April 177 - 31 December 192 A.D., Akrasos, Lydia
Akrasos was probably located on the upper course of the Caicus River. The site remains unknown. Even which river was once called the Caicus is uncertain. It is believed to be the modern Bakircay River in Turkey. Nothing is known of the city beyond its coinage.RP111751. Bronze AE 26, GRPC Lydia Acrasus 27, RPC Online IV.2 T2794, SNG Mun 19, BMC Lydia -, SNGvA -, Choice F, dark green patina, highlighting earthen deposits, porosity, weight 9.202 g, maximum diameter 25.9 mm, Acrasus (site unknown) mint, under Marcus Aurelius, c. 177 - 179 A.D.; obverse AV KAI Λ AVP KOMOΔ, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse EΠI CTPA BACCOV AKPACIΩTΩ (authority of strategos Bassos, Akrasos), Hygieia on left, standing half right, feeding serpent from patera held in her arms; Asclepius on right, standing facing, head left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff; ex CNG e-auction 510 (23 Feb 2022), lot 405; ex Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection ; $80.00 (€75.20)
Marcus Aurelius, 7 March 161 - 17 March 180 A.D., Sardes, Lydia
Sardis was the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia, an important city of the Persian Empire, a Roman proconsul seat, and in later Roman and Byzantine times the metropolis of the province Lydia. In the Book of Revelation, Sardis, one of the Seven Churches of Asia, is admonished to be watchful and to strengthen since their works haven't been perfect before God. (Revelation 3:1-6).RP114638. Bronze AE 21, RPC Online IV.2 T1430; GRPC Lydia IV 449; BMC Lydia p. 258, 143; SNG Cop 528; SNG Tübingen 3813; SNG Leypold I 1218; Lindgren I 817; Weber 6911, aVF, uneven strike with parts of legends weak, light corrosion, light deposits, weight 2.936 g, maximum diameter 20.7 mm, die axis 180o, Sardes (Sart, Turkey) mint, as caesar, 140 – 144 A.D.; obverse M AYPHΛIOC KAICAP YΠA, bare-headed, draped youthful bust right, seen from right side; reverse EΠI NEIKOMAXOY CAPΔIANΩN (time of [magistrate] Nikomachos, Sardes), winged caduceus upright; $60.00 (€56.40)
Marcus Aurelius, 7 March 161 - 17 March 180 A.D., Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem), Syria Palestina
In 132, a messianic, charismatic Jewish leader Simon bar Kokhba started the Bar Kokhba revolt, a war of liberation for Judea against Rome. At first the rebellion was a success. The legion X Fretensis was forced to retreat from Jerusalem to Caesarea. The legion XXII Deiotariana, which advanced from Egypt, was destroyed. The Jews re-established their sacrifices and struck coins to celebrate their independence. The rebellion would last for only 30 months. By 135, the Romans had recaptured Jerusalem, Simon bar Kokhba was dead, and the majority of the Jewish population of Judea was either killed, exiled, or sold into slavery. Jerusalem was renamed Colonia Aelia Capitolina and an altar to Jupiter was erected on the site of the Temple. After these events, the Jews would remain scattered without a homeland for close to two millennia.JD11646. Bronze AE 32, Sofaer 46; Meshorer Aelia 45; Kadman Aelia 50; Rosenberger 28; BMC Palestine p. 89, 36, aVF, nice portrait, weight 20.46 g, maximum diameter 32.3 mm, die axis 0o, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) mint, 7 Mar 161 - 17 Mar 180 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG, bare-headed, draped bust right; reverse COL AEL CAP (Colonia Aelia Capitolina), Serapis seated left of throne, kalathos on head, long scepter in left hand, right hand extended over Kerberos seated at feet; very rare; SOLD
In 163, the Roman general Statius Priscus reconquered Armenia. Artaxata was ruined.
According to Cassius Dio when Avidius Cassius (the governor of Egypt and Syria) was declared emperor by his legions in 175 A.D., it was Priscus who informed Emperor Aurelius. Cassius declared himself emperor at the behest of Aurelius' wife who convinced Cassius and his legions that the emperor had died. Aurelius quickly defeated Cassius and installed Priscus as governor of Syria.SH53591. Silver denarius, RIC III 59, RSC II 37, BMCRE IV 209, Hunter II 11, SRCV II -, FDC, bold, sharp, fine style, light iridescent toning on sparkling mint luster, weight 3.399 g, maximum diameter 18.6 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, Dec 162 - Dec 163 A.D.; obverse IMP M ANTONINVS AVG, bare head right; reverse CONCORDIA AVG (harmony of the Emperor) TR P XVII, Concordia seated left, patera in right hand, resting left arm on statuette of Spes set on cornucopia, COS III in exergue; ex H. S. Perlin Co.; SOLD
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