Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2949 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 21ST MARCH)) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $1,300
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SOLD $4,000
MARCUS AURELIUS, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 161, (22.45 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, Marcus holds scroll, (S.4962, RIC.797, C.47). Dark green-black patina, nearly full flan, extremely fine or better and very rare as such.
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Estimate $1,300
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