Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 AD. AE Sestertius (29.50 g. Struck AD 172-173.

M ANTONINVS AVG TRP XXVII, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
RESTITVTORI ITALIAE, emperor standing left, holding spear, raising Italia, who is kneeling before him, holding globe. 

RIC III  1082; BMCRE 1452 var. (cuirass); Cohen 540 variety.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1228.

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