The Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180. Sestertius 163-164, Æ 23.48 g. Laureate head r. Rev. Mars standing r., holding spear and with l. hand on shield. C 838. RIC 861.
Dark green patina somewhat tooled on reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Busso 348, 1996, 728 and NAC 84, 2015, 1904 sales. From the Rainer Wilschke collection.