★ Rarely seen in this Grade. ★

Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD.) AE Sestertius (30mm, 23,70g.) Rome, March - December 161 AD. IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M Bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV / COS III Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, both togate, standing left and right, clasping right hands and holding rolls in left hands at sides. BMC 847 var.,Cohen 45 var. (differing bust type). RIC 796. A wonderful sestertius with a very attractive dark olive green patina and a beautiful portrait. Almost Extremely Fine.