★ A bold Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius ★

Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 21.42 g, 11 h), Rome, 177-178. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. FELICITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS III P P Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and long scepter in left. BMC 1676. Cohen 184 var. (with cuirassed bust). RIC 1227. Light earthern deposits on a green patina and with a bold portrait. Good very fine.