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CNG Feature Auction 123

Lot nuber 643

Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 24.93 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 169. VF.


CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 643.
 Estimated: $ 750

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 24.93 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 169. Laureate head right / Marcus Aurelius on horseback right, holding spear and reins; to left, three soldiers standing right; to right, soldier standing left, holding spear and shield. RIC III 963; MIR 18, 179-6/30; Banti 244. Dark brown patina, minor roughness and deposits on reverse. VF. Rare.

From the D.K. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 97 (17 September 2014), lot 670; Roma VI (29 September 2013), lot 944.

This reverse commemorates Aurelius’ departure in AD 169 on his first campaign against the Germanic tribes.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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