Need ideas for a denarius of Marcus Aurelius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Orfew, Apr 29, 2017.

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  1. Aethelred

    Aethelred The Old Dead King

    Some great advice here on reverse types, so I will not add to it. My advice: there was a wide range of quality in the engraving of Aurelius' bust, look for one with good style.
     
    Aethelred, Apr 29, 2017
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  3. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Thank you @Aethelred I will do that.
     
    Orfew, Apr 29, 2017
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  4. Eduard

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    When it comes to the denarii of M. Aurelius I tend to split them into 'younger' and 'older' head types.

    Aesthetically I prefer the younger head type (which I am guessing predominates on his coins as young Caesar), with scant beard as shown in this denarius.

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    Otherwise the older head types bear many interesting reverses, as for example this one with the god Mars:

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    Eduard, Apr 30, 2017
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