Marcus Aurelius, AE27, modern fantasy coin, Amastris, Paphlagonia. 27mm, 15.23 g.

AYT K M AYRHLIOC ANTWNEINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
AMACTRIANWN OMHROC, Ares, hemleted, holding spear and parazonium standing left, head turned right towards Homer, seated right, head turned left, feet on prow, Artemis standing right, head turned left, holding torch, standing on the prow.

With permission of Nomos AG auction 13, Lot 277, Oct 2016 (withdrawn).

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