Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2780 SESSION 13 (11.30AM THURSDAY 1ST AUG) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $120
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SOLD $110
MARCUS AURELIUS, (A.D. 161-180), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 165-66, (14.56 g), obv. radiate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM, rev. around TR P XX IMP III COS III, Roma seated to left, holding Victory and spear, shield below, S C across, (cf.S.5030, RIC 921, C.876) (illustrated); AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 163-164, (23.73 g), obv, M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM, laureate head right, rev. VICT AVG TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, S-C across fields, Victory standing right, holding trophy, Armenia in attitude of mourning at her feet, (S.5013, RIC 890, C.890). Green and brown toning, areas of encrustations, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (2)
Ex Raffy Kassabian Collection.
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