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Long Beach Signature Sale 3049 12-13 Sep 2016
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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 161-180). Orichalcum sestertius (28.10 gm). Rome, AD 159-160. Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Marcus right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder. RIC III (Pius)1352Bb. Rare legend variant with CAESAR spelled out in full. Struck on a broad, round flan, possessing a marvelous glossy green patina with earthen deposits. NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, light smoothing.
Estimate: 600-800 USD
Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 161-180). Orichalcum sestertius (28.10 gm). Rome, AD 159-160. Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Marcus right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder. RIC III (Pius)1352Bb. Rare legend variant with CAESAR spelled out in full. Struck on a broad, round flan, possessing a marvelous glossy green patina with earthen deposits. NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, light smoothing.
Estimate: 600-800 USD