Here's a new piece I just won at auction...for those who are interested. Marcus Aurelius was recognized by the emperor Hadrian as a fine and capable youth and was betrothed to the daughter of Aelius. The emperor 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. 15143. Silver denarius, RIC 185, RSC 208, BMC 459, gF, Rome mint, 2.723g, 19.1mm, 0o, 168 A.D.; obverse M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right; reverse FORT RED TR P XXII IMP V COS III, Fortuna seated left holding rudder in right and cornucopia in left; wavy, fire damaged flan;
I like it You know it almost looks like a barbarian copy. I didn't know much about them until a few weeks ago another member pointed out that I might have one and I looked into them. The invading Barbarians tried unsuccessfully to copy the "coin of the realm" and pass them off in bars and brothels for nefarious purposes or whatever a barbarian might do on their nights off... Bone
I love the Marcus Aurelius coins. I think I have about 3 right now and all in Silver. They don't really cost much and they look great too. I'll post some pics if anyone wants to see any of mine. Too bad for the fire damage though, looks like it could have been in great shape.
Jackeen, Please explain the appearance of being cast. I'm curious as to what makes you think that. Fred WINS# 616
YN, I feel the same way, and in the end I'll probably get a better one, but as it's my first for M.A, I like it just fine. I'd like to see your coins, if you're up to it. Fred WINS# 616 :eat:
Dumanyu - pitted surfaces, blurred details. Bear in mind that a photo can be deceptive. Perhaps it doesn't look that way in person.
It definitely looks better then it photographs. If I could I'd upload some Hi-Res pics with my digital camera, but with the 100KB upload limit, I'd never get it on the board. Fred WINS# 616
