Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 1040. Estimate $3000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $3200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (27.35 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 164. Laureate head right / Mars standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield set on ground. RIC III 861; MIR 18, 87-6/30; Banti 449. EF, wonderful olive and green patina, earthen highlights. Bold portrait.