Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA 8 May 2024
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The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 173-174, Æ 31 mm, 21.41 g. M ANTONINVS – AVG TR P P XXVIII Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. IMP VI – COS III Jupiter seated l., holding Victory and sceptre; in exergue, S C.
Reference
C 252
BMC 1472
RIC 1098
Condition
A lovely untouched enamel-like green patina, a flan crack at three
o'clock on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Provenance
NFA sale 14, 1984, 434
SKA Bern sale 7, 1987, 876
NAC sale 2, 1990, 678
NAC sale B, 1992, 1961
Description
Sestertius, Roma 173-174, Æ 31 mm, 21.41 g. M ANTONINVS – AVG TR P P XXVIII Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. IMP VI – COS III Jupiter seated l., holding Victory and sceptre; in exergue, S C.
Reference
C 252
BMC 1472
RIC 1098
Condition
A lovely untouched enamel-like green patina, a flan crack at three
o'clock on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Provenance
NFA sale 14, 1984, 434
SKA Bern sale 7, 1987, 876
NAC sale 2, 1990, 678
NAC sale B, 1992, 1961