ANCIENT THEMES. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Electrotype AR “Sestertius” (36mm, 27.88 g, 12h). Paduan type. After Giovanni da Cavino(?) (1500-1570). Choice EF.CNG Feature Auction 126 World Medals, Silver Estimate: $ 750 |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Electrotype AR “Sestertius” (36mm, 27.88 g, 12h). Paduan type. After Giovanni da Cavino(?) (1500-1570). M · ANTONINVS · AVG · TR · P · XXIX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IMP VII COS III, Victory seated right on pile of arms, holding palm frond and shield inscribed VIC/ AVG; trophy to right. Cf. Johnson & Martini 1717-8; Klawans 2. Toned. Choice EF. |