Marcus Aurelius; AE Sestertius; Salus
70,00 €
Description
Marcus Aurelius (161 – 180 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 162-3 AD. IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M; bare head right / SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVI, S-C, COS III in ex. (off flan); Salus standing left, feeding snake twined round altar.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE30 |
| Weight [g]: | 21,04 |
| Grade: | VF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC III 840 |
| Commentary: | brown patina with lighter highlights, good portrait, some minor pitting on reverse; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos |
Historical Context
Immediately after the confirmation by Senate, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus donated 5,000 denarii per capita to Praetorian Guard.
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