Lot 4696

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 161, (22.45 g), obv. laureate head to right, around IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M, rev. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV around, COS III in exergue, S C across field, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus with clasped hands, Marcus holds scroll, (S.4962, RIC.797, C.47), Dark green-black patina, nearly full flan, extremely fine or better and very rare as such.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 107 (lot 3436).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,600

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