Lot 3275

Description

Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, (A.D. 139-161), AE sestertius, issue struck at Rome in A.D.140-144, (26.79 g), obv. [AVRELIVS CAE S]AR AVG [P II F COS II], bare head to right, rev. priestly implements: knife, sprinkler, pitcher, lituus and ladle, S C in exergue, (cf.S.4834, RIC 1234b, C.457); Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, issued 170-171, around M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV, laureate, bust right, rev. IMP VI COS III S-C, Victory standing right holding shield resting on palm, (S.4978, RIC 1000). Toning, fine - nearly very fine. (2)

Ex. Dr.V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously M.R.Roberts Sydney with tickets.