The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3542 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $120
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SOLD $110
MARCUS AURELIUS, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 164, (27.39 grams), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M AVREL ANTONINUS AVG PM, rev. Minerva standing left, holding olive branch and leaning on shield, around TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, S C across field, (cf.S.5003, RIC 871, Banti 455). Chocolate brown patina, very fine and scarce.
With collector's ticket.
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