Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 24.33 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 159-160. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 656. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 24.33 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 159-160. Bareheaded bust right, slight drapery / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder. RIC III 1352Aa (Pius); Banti 383. Brown patina, minor roughness, some shallow cleaning marks. Good VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Gemini VIII (with Heritage, 14 April 2011), lot 350.


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