Watch List notes:

Aemilian (253 A.D.). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA SC. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 39. C. 51 (Fr. 100). AE. g. 15.05 mm. 28.00 RRR. EF. An outstanding example of this extremely rare issue. Exceptional portrait and enchanting green patina.