The Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180. Sestertius, Roma 164, Æ 25.16 g.
Description: M ΛVREL ΛNTONINVS ΛVG P M Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rev. TR P XVIII IMP II COS III Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm frond. In field, S – C.
References: C 862 var. (bare bust)
BMC 1080 note
RIC 876
Condition:A superb untouched brown-green patina with an unobtrusive encrustation on reverse field. Extremely fine
Provenance: CNG sale 100, 2015, 1893