Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 29.30 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 153-154. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 642. Estimated: $ 400

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Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 29.30 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 153-154. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Minerva seated right, holding spear and shield set on ground to right. RIC III 1315 (Pius); Banti 336. Brown-green surfaces, lightly tooled. Good VF.

From the Richard McAlee Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 398 (31 May 2017), lot 531.


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