

Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 172-173 AD. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII. Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder. Rev. RESTITVTORI ITALIAE IMP VI COS III S C. Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, standing left, holding sceptre and left hand and raising up Italia, towered, draped, kneeling right, and holding globe in left hand. RIC III 1078; C. 539. 27.30 g. 33.00 mm. Amazing example of this fascinating issue. Struck on a broad flan. Lovely dark patina. Good EF/About EF.