ANCIENT THEMES. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ “Sestertius” (37mm, 39.02 g, 5h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. VF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 346. Estimated: $ 150

Paduan and Related Medals, Bronze

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ANCIENT THEMES. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ “Sestertius” (37mm, 39.02 g, 5h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. AVRELIVS CA SAR AVG P III COS, draped and cuirassed bust right / Argus seated right constructing the Argo, to right; to right, Minerva standing left, resting hand on shield with legend VIC/ AV/G. Martini & Johnson 1724-5. Brown patina. VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Property of Princeton Economics acquired by Martin Armstrong (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 318, 15 January 2014), lot 1138.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 11:55:00 ET.



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