Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2 Lot: 378

   ROMAN EMPIRE. Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180). Orichalcum 
    dupondius (11.69 gm). Rome, AD 177. M ANTONINVS AVG GERM 
    SARM TRP XXXI, radiate head right / FELICITATI AVG P P 
    IMP VIII COS III S C, galley right with Neptune standing 
    under arch in stern and four rowers. BMCRE 1615. Cohen 
    189. RIC 1193. Lovely dark green patina. Extremely fine 

The type commemorates the emperor's survival of a near-
shipwreck during his return to Rome from the east in autumn AD 176. 

Estimated Value: $ 2,000 

Sold for $1,600 USD [ approx 1216 EUR, 848 GBP ]

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 
Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).