Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 2985 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $200
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SOLD $220
MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR, (A.D. 161-180), AE As, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 144, (12.74 g), obv. bare headed draped bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, around AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, rev. around IVVENT TAS, S C across the field, emperor? standing to left holding branch. to right a trophy with a shield at base, (S.4832, RIC 1239, C.395). Even brown toning, very fine and scarce.
Ex Glendinings, London, January 26, 1979 (lot 150 part).
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