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MARCUS AURELIUS, A.D. 161-180. AE Sestertius (25.42 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 165-166.
RIC-915. "M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX" Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius facing right; Reverse: "CONG AVG III TR POT XX IMP III COS III" Marcus Aurelius and Commodus seated left on platform, prefect standing behind them, officer standing before them distributing dole to a man who stands on steps of platform. Clashed dies on the reverse reveal an incuse image of the obverse portrait's hair along the rightmost seated emperor. Nicely centered with a bold portrait and attractive brown patina. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
From the John Whitney Walter Collection.
RIC-915. "M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX" Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius facing right; Reverse: "CONG AVG III TR POT XX IMP III COS III" Marcus Aurelius and Commodus seated left on platform, prefect standing behind them, officer standing before them distributing dole to a man who stands on steps of platform. Clashed dies on the reverse reveal an incuse image of the obverse portrait's hair along the rightmost seated emperor. Nicely centered with a bold portrait and attractive brown patina. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
From the John Whitney Walter Collection.
Purchased from Harlan J. Berk.
Ex: Glendining 1950 H. P. Hall, Lot #1520.
Ex: Ratto 1912, Lot #1631.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00