Keretapa (AD 139-161) AE 38 - Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, 139-161 AD. AE38 (25.65g, 12h). Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Herakles standing right, leaning on club, with lionâ€™s skin over arm, receiving eagle from Zeus Laodikeos standing left, holding scepter. VF, grayish-green patina under earthen deposits, some cleaning scratches, mostly on the reverse. Extremely rare, only one specimen cited by von Aulock.

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Filename:	2300207.jpg
City/Mint name:	Keretapa
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG von Aulock 8392 = Hans von Aulock, Phrygiens 487 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 230 (3/2010), lot 207 ($725 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	206 KiB
Date added:	Aug 01, 2010
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