Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 98 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius caesar, 139 – 161
Sestertius 153-154, Æ 23.19 g. AVRELIVS CAE – SAR AVG PII FIL Bare headed and draped bust r. Rev. TR POT – V III COS II S – C Minerva standing r., holding spear and owl. C 666. BMC A. Pius 1955. RIC A. Pius 1312. A wonderful enamel-like light green patina with a couple of breaks
on edge, otherwise good very fine
This portrait type with a short beard shows a clear resemblance to his adoptive father. AMP
Ex Hirsch sale 281, 2012, 863.