Ancients
Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 139-161). AE sestertius (32mm, 27.08 gm, 5h). About XF.
Rome, AD 145. AVRELIVS CAES-AR AVG PII F COS II, bare head of Marcus Aurelius right, drapery on left shoulder / HILA-RI-TAS, Hilaritas standing facing, head left, long palm in right hand, cornucopia in left; S-C across fields. RIC 1242a (Antoninus Pius). Banti 111. Deep jade patina mingles with the chocolate-brown surfaces to highlight the incredibly eye-appealing, sharply-struck details. Minor cleaning marks do not detract in the slightest.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 400-600 USD