Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4601 Session 17 (11.30am Friday 25 November) Terry Naughton Colle Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $300
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SOLD $180
MARCUS AURELIUS, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 161, (25.09 g), obv. laureate head to right, around IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M, rev. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV around, [COS III] in exergue, S C across field, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus with clasped hands, (S.4962, RIC.797, C.47). Dark green-black patina, nearly full flan, very fine or better.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 87 (lot 4306). Previously Romanorum, Canberra and Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 65 (lot 1989).
This coin refers to the accession of Marcus Aurelius as Emperor and acknowledges Lucius Verus as co-Augustus.
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