Lot 3660

Description

Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 152-153, (26.81 grams), obv. bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F COS II, rev. Minerva advancing to right, brandishing a javelin and holding a shield, S C across, (S.4808, RIC 1243a, C.576); Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), posthumous AE sestertius, (23.03 grams), obv. around DIVA FAV STINA PIA, draped bust to right, rev. [CONSE CRATIO], altar enclosure with door in front, S C across, (S.5230, RIC 1706, C.76). First with some surface roughness, second with light brown patina, both fine second scarce. (2)

With detailed collector's ticket and second with a ticket indicating from Mail Bid Sale 189 for $150 (lot 5022).