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August 2020 Auction 5-6 Aug 2020
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MARCUS AURELIUS, A.D. 161-180. AE Sestertius (25.21 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 170. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
RIC-979. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Salus standing left, holding scepter and feeding from patera a serpent coiled around and rising from altar to left. With deep green-brown surfaces and a great Antonine portrait, this example delights as a problem free example of the type. An excellent specimen from the middle of Aurelius's reign as emperor.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00
RIC-979. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Salus standing left, holding scepter and feeding from patera a serpent coiled around and rising from altar to left. With deep green-brown surfaces and a great Antonine portrait, this example delights as a problem free example of the type. An excellent specimen from the middle of Aurelius's reign as emperor.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00