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Buy or Bid Sale 213  19 Nov 2020
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Lot 382

Starting price: 169 USD
Price realized: 200 USD
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Marcus Aurelius. Sestertius; Marcus Aurelius; 161-180 AD, Rome, 177 AD, Sestertius, 22.78g. Gemini VIII, 2011, lot 351 (same dies); bust var. of BM-1596, C-163 (12 Fr.), and RIC-1184. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM [SARM TRP XXXI] Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: [D]E GERMAN[IS] in exergue, IMP [VIII - COS III P P] around, S - C across lower field, Pile of captured German arms: scaled cuirass, six oblong or oval shields; spears, trumpets, a vexillum, and a dragon-headed standard protruding from behind the shields. The reverse commemorates Marcus' victories over the Germans, which culminated in a triumph celebrated by Marcus and Commodus at Rome in December 176.While this coin is worn it has no corrosion and excellent surfaces with a highly desirable military victory reverse type. VG

Estimate: $260
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