1.2.2.2.5 Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aelius Aurelius Verus
Emperor 161 - 180

Marcus Annius Verus [b.121] was adopted by Antoninus Pius, became Caesar in 139, and married Antoninus' daughter Faustina in 145. Lucius Verus was his colleague and son-in-law until his death in 169. Aurelius had a troubled reign, disturbed by frontier wars and a great plague that began in 165. Best remembered for his Stoic philosophy and his "Meditations," Aurelius unfortunately departed from the adoptive tradition by arranging the succession of his unworthy son Commodus. He died March 17, 180.

Relatives depicted on coins:
Faustina Jr. - wife;
Lucius Verus - son-in-law and co-emperor; Lucilla - daughter

*GI1875 2743 Lucius Verus: AE 23 of Caesarea Germanica $200.00** Obv. -- Laur.bust l. Rev. Tyche seated l. on rock, river god below 11.50 g Sear GI 18754v: Lindgren 1894(this coin); ex Brian Kritt collection gVF, contrasting patina. Very Rare	H0808 3289 Lucius Verus: AE 25 of Abila $450.00 Obv. Laur., dr. & cuir. bust r. Rev. Nude Herakles std. l. on cairn of rocks 11.01 g Hendin 808; Rosenberger 9, ex Levin. good VF, well centered and well struck
*R1386 3121 Marcus Aurelius Caesar: AR 18 Denarius $225.00** Obv. AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F Dr. bust r. Rev. TR POT XI COS II Virtus stg. l. 3.80 g Sear 1386v; RIC 473 (Antoninus Pius) lustrous EF	*R1418 3615 Marcus Aurelius: AR 19 Denarius $115.00** Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laur. bust. r. Rev. TR P XX IMP IIII COS III Victory stg. l. inscribing shield 3.22 g Sear 1418v; RIC 163 good VF, dark toning
R1495 3218 Faustina II: AR 18 Denarius $415.00 Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Dr. bust r. Rev. FECVNDITAS Fecunditas stg. front, hd. r. 3.87 g Sear 1498v; RIC 677 FDC	*R1498 3216 Faustina II: AR 18 Denarius $185.00** Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Dr. bust r. Rev. IVNONI REGINAE Juno stg. l. 3.46 g Sear 1498v; RIC 695 good EF
R1541 2724 Lucius Verus: AR 18 Denarius $225.00 Obv. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laur. hd. r. Rev. TR P V IMP III COS II Parthia seated r. on ground, hands bound 3.01 g Sear 1541; RIC 540 nice VF, toned, good portrait	R1561 1610 Lucius Verus: AR Denarius $175.00 Obv. DIVVS VERVS Bare hd. r. Rev. CONSECRATIO Pyre surmounted by quadriga Sear 1561; RIC 596b uneven obv. legend, oth. nEF, nice toning

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