Marcus Aurelius augustus — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180 Sestertius 176-177, Æ 29.22 g. VERY RARE Obv.: Laureate head r. Rev. Aurelius and Commodus seated l. on platform; behind them, officer holding sceptre. To l., Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus and cornucopiae. Below, citizen mounting on steps, holding out fold of toga in both hands. In exergue, LIBERALITAS / AVG VII. C 423. BMC 1608. RIC 1207 VERY RARE
Observed source price: € 120.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Weight : 29.22 g RIC reference : RIC 1207 VERY RARE Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 161 – 180 Issuing authority : Marcus Aurelius augustus Source reference : 002654
Historical context
Issuing authority visible on the source listing: Marcus Aurelius augustus. Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 161 – 180. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: sestertius, bronze.
Cultural value
The source listing classifies this specimen as VERY RARE. References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 1207 VERY RARE ; 002654.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 002654. The photographs reproduce the specimen documented during catalog integration. This record corresponds to a specimen offered for sale on Antikarts. Stored documentary source: https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/carthago_numismatics/294/product/marcus_aurelius_augustus_161__180_sestertius_176177__2922_g_very_rare/2203685/Default.aspx.