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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 139-161). Orichalcum sestertius (34mm, 23.79 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 153-154. AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG [PII F], bareheaded and draped bust of Aurelius right / TR POT [VIII] COS II S- C, Minerva standing facing, head right, holding spear in right hand and and owl in left. RIC III (Antoninus) 1312. Outstanding portrait on a broad flan, with lovely honey-colored surfaces. Area of striking weakness and adjustment marks, mainly affecting reverse, still a beautiful piece. NGC XF 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 500-700 USD
Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 139-161). Orichalcum sestertius (34mm, 23.79 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 153-154. AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG [PII F], bareheaded and draped bust of Aurelius right / TR POT [VIII] COS II S- C, Minerva standing facing, head right, holding spear in right hand and and owl in left. RIC III (Antoninus) 1312. Outstanding portrait on a broad flan, with lovely honey-colored surfaces. Area of striking weakness and adjustment marks, mainly affecting reverse, still a beautiful piece. NGC XF 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 500-700 USD