401, Lot: 537. Estimate $200. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 25.89 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 177. Laureate head right / DE GERMANIS in exergue, pile of arms. RIC III 1184; MIR 18, 370-6/30; Banti 63. Near VF, green patina, some red.

From the collection of a Texas Wine Doctor, purchased from Robert T. Golan, 18 May 1995.

This reverse type commemorates the victories of Marcus Aurelius over the Germanic tribes along the Danube frontier in the early 170s AD. Unlike many emperors who took credit for the campaigns of their generals, in this campaign Marcus personally led his legions. Aurelius also wrote his famous "Meditations" during this time along the frontier.