Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2781 SESSION 13 (11.30AM THURSDAY 1ST AUG) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $500
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SOLD $600
MARCUS AURELIUS, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (34.70 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around TR POT XX IMP III COS III, [S C] across field, Providentia standing to left holding wand and sceptre, globe at feet, (cf.S.5008, RIC 923, C.805). Attractive deep toning, struck on a medallic flan with a heavy weight, very fine and rare.
Ex Raffy Kassabian Collection.
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