Watch List notes:

Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 25.44 g, 7 h), Rome, 172-173. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII Laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. VICT / GERMA / IMP VI / COS III / S C in five lines within a laurel wreath. Banti 499. BMC 1456. Cohen 996. MIR 18. RIC 1091. Rare. A very attractive piece with a superb portrait and a fine dark green patina. Traces of very careful cleaning, otherwise, extremely fine.