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LOT 3602
Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar AE As. AD 142. Rome mint.
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare head to right / PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements: knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus and simpulum; S C in exergue. RIC 1240a (Pius). Very Fine. Nice patina with golden highlights.(9.98gr, 27mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Private collection, France.
Private European collection.
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LOT 3602
Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar AE As.
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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