980.  Alexandria. Marcus  Aurelius. Year  3 (162/3 AD).  Billon Tetradrachm
(12.45 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Ares standing left,
holding  spear, parazonium  and  chlamys, right  foot resting  on uncertain
object. Köln  2004 var. (head  left); Dattari 3340; Milne  2454; Curtis 711
(this coin). Toned VF. Extremely rare.($250)

Ex  Col.   James  W.  Curtis  Collection   (lot  comes  with  his  holder).


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 980.
 
 Lot sold for $220.


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