Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Augustus - J
Lot 4530 SESSION 17 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Augustus - Jul
Estimate $500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $680
MARCUS AURELIUS (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 174, (25.07 g), obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate cuirassed bust to right, rev. IMP VI COS III around, S C in exergue, Jupiter enthroned to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (cf.S.4975, RIC 1098, C.252, BMC 1472). Attractive bronze patination, good very fine and rare in this condition.
Ex Spink & Son, London, December 17, 1993, private purchase.
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