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Philippopolis AE20 Moushmov 5129 of Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius AE20 of Philippopolis, Thrace. AVPHLIOC KAICAP, draped bust right / FILIPPOPOLEITWN, helmeted Mars standing left with spear and shield. SNG Cop 770.

Lot No.1358. AE20. VF.

$ 65.

Marcus Aurelius is acclaimed as one of the finest emperors in history. He was well educated and served very well politically and militarily, having been groomed as Caesar for many years (139-161 AD) by his adoptive father Antoninus Pius. He was Augustus from 161 to 180 AD, and his writings are widely read today.