ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Marcus Aurelius (161-180). Aureus ND (147-148), Rome. Av. AVRELIVS - CAESAR AVG P II F. Draped bust right. Rv. TR POT II - COS II. Fides standing right, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a basket of fruit in her left hand. Calicó 1926 - RIC.440b - Jameson 127 = this specimen ; Gold - 7,35 g - 20,2 mm - 6 h From a Hirsch XV sale, 28 May 1906, n° 1398 then Jameson collection, then Numismatica Ars Classica 132 sale, 30 May 2022, n° 550. Large flan and high relief, with a bust of the Emperor in a very fine style. Beautiful golden patina. Superb at Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.