A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Roman Imperial Coinage, Marcus Aurelius (Cæsar), Sestertius, Rome, 152-3, bare-headed and draped bust right, avrelivs caesar avg pii fil, rev. tr pot vii cos ii, Minerva seated right, holding spear and drawing out ægis, shield against chair, s c in exergue, 26.06g (RIC Antoninus Pius 1309; C 654; Sear 4814). Good very fine, reverse better, smooth dark brown patina £400-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: E.A. Sydenham Collection, Glendining Auction, 10 December 1941, lot 168