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LM41742
Marcus Aurelius, Denarius for the vota decennalia solvta.
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Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), silver Denarius, Rome, AD 170, IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV, laureate head right, rev. VOTA SOL DECENN COS III, Aurelius standing sacrificing at tripod, 3.22g, 11h (RIC III, 248). Extremely fine, scarce.
An emperor's vota suscepta, promises made to the gods in the anticipation of their reciprocal favours, became vota soluta, once both sides had fulfilled their obligations. Burgess [QUINQUENNIAL VOTA, NC 1988, p.77 ff] discusses how this process took place every five years, with renewed vows undertaken publicly and with great ceremony, at the start of each fifth year. The concept that a leader must have the backing of the gods is common throughout history, from the Mandate of Heaven in the east to the Divine Right of Kings in the west, and is still represented in British numismatics today in the phrase dei gratia rex, King by the Grace of God.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.