| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 558 | Auction date: 20 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 612 Price realized: 170 USD (Approx. 157 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (29.5mm, 21.60 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 166. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M, laureate head right / PACI/ AVG/ [S] C in three lines within wreath. RIC III –; MIR 18, –; Banti –. Brown patina, pitting, parts of the legends are weak. Good Fine. This reverse type is known for Lucius Verus (RIC III 1437). There is only one example known of that type, and it resides in the British Museum. These types were minted to commemorate the Roman victory in the Roman-Parthian War of 161-166 and the peace that was expected to follow Estimate: 100 USD |  |
