ROMAN EMPIRE
MARCUS AURELIUS, A.D. 161-180. Sestertius, Rome Mint, A.D. 172-173.
RIC-1074. Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right; Reverse: Statue of Mercury facing head left on pedestal holding purse and caduceus within tetrastyle temple the columns of which are herms, on tympanum, tortoise, cock, ram, caduceus, winged helmet and purse. Pleasing green patina with earthen highlights. Surfaces lightly smoothed.BOLD VERY FINE.
Estimate: $300