Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 25.88 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 159-160. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 796. Estimated: $ 3 000

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Sold For $ 5 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 25.88 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 159-160. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder. RIC III 1352Bb; Banti 391 (this coin illustrated). Even brown patina. Near EF. Wonderful portrait.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Wayne Scheible Collection (Triton XXVII – Session 6, 18 January 2024), lot 6167; Stack’s (10 December 1986), lot 1674; Glendining (10 March 1965), lot 80.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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