Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 22.59 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 140-144. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 796.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 500

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Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 22.59 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 140-144. Bareheaded and cuirassed bust left / Emblems of the pontificate: secespita, aspergillum, guttus, lituus, and simpulum. RIC III 1234 (Pius) var. (bust type); Banti 235 var. (break in obv. legend). Green-brown and red-brown patina, lightly smoothed. Near EF. Young portrait of excellent style.

From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Pars Coins, September 2018.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 29 May at 9 AM ET.

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