Bertolami Fine Art
Auction 19 11-12 November 2015
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (Antoninus Pius, 138-161), Sestertius, Rome, AD 152-153; AE (g 24,99; mm 33; h 6); AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII FIL, bare head r., Rv. TR POT V - II - COS II, Minerva standing l., holding Victory on globe and resting on shield; spear against arm; in field, S - C. RIC 1308; C 653.
Fine portrait, extremely fine / about extremely fine.
Restoration and cleaning report: During the analysis of of this Sestertius, the microscopy observation has revealed the artificial deposition of acrylic varnish on the surface of the coin. Under stereoscopic magnification, was chemically and mechanically removed this layer, showing a brownish patina on both sides of the coin.
Prof. Gianni Pierbattisti, Conservator Safe Coins s.r.l.
Fine portrait, extremely fine / about extremely fine.
Restoration and cleaning report: During the analysis of of this Sestertius, the microscopy observation has revealed the artificial deposition of acrylic varnish on the surface of the coin. Under stereoscopic magnification, was chemically and mechanically removed this layer, showing a brownish patina on both sides of the coin.
Prof. Gianni Pierbattisti, Conservator Safe Coins s.r.l.