Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126Auction date: 28 May 2024
Lot number: 796

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Lot description:


Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 22.59 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 140-144. Bareheaded and cuirassed bust left / Emblems of the pontificate: secespita, aspergillum, guttus, lituus, and simpulum. RIC III 1234 (Pius) var. (bust type); Banti 235 var. (break in obv. legend). Green-brown and red-brown patina, lightly smoothed. Near EF. Young portrait of excellent style.

From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Pars Coins, September 2018.


Estimate: 500 USD