MARCUS AURELIUS, NEAPOLIS AE, 161 - 180 C.E.
Sofaer 43, Rosenberger 13, Bold Fine+, 21.1mm, 5.74 grams
Obverse: AYT K AY ANTωNEINOC EYC around laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right
Reverse: Nike advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm branch in left, inscription around
RARE TYPE with only two other examples in the acsearch auction records! Attractive in hand with a nice natural hard patina. Neapolis was the Biblical city of Shechem, Capital city of the Samaritans.
Ex: Agora Sale 53, #106, April 5, 2016
