Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Sestertius (Bronze, 30.86 mm, 25.14 g) 170. Rome. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII Laureate head right. Rev. SALVTI –AVG COS III Salus standing left, holding scepter and feeding from patera a serpent coiled around and rising from altar to left. RIC III, 981. Cohen 547. Banti 270. Glossy brown patina. A spectacular, boldly struck and lustrous piece. Extremely fine.