Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSAAuction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 1088

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Lot description:


The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius caesar, 139 – 161.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 145, Æ 32 mm, 24.86 g. AVRELIVS CAES – AR AVG PII F COS II Bare headed bust r. Rev. S – C Minerva advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield.
Reference
C 576
BMC A. Pius 1776
RIC A. Pius 1243a.
Condition
A lovely portrait of fine style and a wonderful emerald green patina. Extremely fine
Provenance
NAC sale 18, 2000, 546
CNG sale 64, 2003, 1097
Triton sale VIII, 2005, 1145
NAC sale 51, 2009, 301.

Estimate: 5000 CHF