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

Roman Imperial Coinage, Marcus Aurelius, Sestertius, Rome, 172-3, laureate bust right, m antoninvs avg tr p xxvii, rev. restitvtori italiae imp vi cos iii, Emperor standing left, holding sceptre and raising Italia who holds a globe, s c in exergue, 25.93g (RIC 1078; C 538; Sear 4997). Better than very fine, dark brown patina, scarce £300-400

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: Bt Spink July 1935.

A campaign subduing the rebellious tribes in Germania took place in 172-3. The reverse represents the increased prosperity and safety in Italy that resulted from this favourable outcome