

Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, 168-169 AD. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII. Laureate head right. Rev. SALVTI AVG COS III SC. Salus standing left, feeding snake twined round altar and holding sceptre. RIC III 964; C. 544. 26.04 g. 31.50 mm. Superb portrait and enchanting light emerald green patina. Corrosion spots on edge and earthen deposits. Good VF.