Sale: CNG 67, Lot: 1561. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2004.  Sold For $720. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MARCUS AURELIUS, as Caesar. 139-161 AD. Æ Sestertius (27.45 gm). Struck 154-155 AD. Bare headed and draped bust right / Minerva standing left, holding owl and spear against which shield rests below. RIC III 1321 (Pius); BMCRE 1982 (Pius); Cohen 678. Good VF, black patina, light smoothing on reverse. Attractive portrait. ($500)

From the Michael Weller Collection.