Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 29.76 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 173.Electronic Auction 457 Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 29.76 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 173. Laureate head right / Mercury standing left on pedestal, holding caduceus and purse, within temple with figural columns (telamones); on semicircular pediment: tortoise, cockerel, ram, caduceus, winged helmet, and purse; RELIG AVG in exergue. RIC III 1075; MIR 18, 258-6/30; Banti 256. Dark green patina with touches of red, some minor smoothing. VF. Rare. |