Details
LOT 2336
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Marcus Aurelius - Minerva AE Sestertius 153-154 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F legend with bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev: TR POT VIII COS II legend with Minerva seated right, holding spear with her right hand and shield with her left; SC in exergue. Near extremely fine.(26.60 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
RIC 1310; BMC 1955; Sear 4814 variant (reverse details and date).
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LOT 2336
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Marcus Aurelius - Minerva AE Sestertius
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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