Lot 2780

Description

Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 165-66, (14.56 g), obv. radiate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM, rev. around TR P XX IMP III COS III, Roma seated to left, holding Victory and spear, shield below, S C across, (cf.S.5030, RIC 921, C.876) (illustrated); AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 163-164, (23.73 g), obv, M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM, laureate head right, rev. VICT AVG TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, S-C across fields, Victory standing right, holding trophy, Armenia in attitude of mourning at her feet, (S.5013, RIC 890, C.890). Green and brown toning, areas of encrustations, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (2)

Ex Raffy Kassabian Collection.