Marcus Aurelius sestertius ("Germania Capta")

Sometimes, with rare pieces, it's easier to forgive the not-so-good condition of the flan and its wear. This is exactly the case with this chunky AE Sestertius of one of the most famous Roman emperors and philosophers (in alphabetical order) - Marcus Aurelius. Very desirable and hard to get issue, minted after the 1st phase of the Marcomannic Wars. I've named it "Germania Capta" as a follow-up to the famous Flavians' type. 

🔸Minted in Rome 172-173 A.D.
🔸30,6/29,3mm/24,34g
🔸OBV: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII, Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
🔸GERMANICO AVG IMP VI COS III S C, Trophy with shields at foot; to left, German woman, seated left on shield, propping up head with right hand and resting left arm on knee; to right, German man, standing right, with hands tied behind back
🔸RIC 1060

Referencia : Marcus Aurelius RIC 1060

Fuente : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1566GLnDq/

Colección : Marcus Aurelius: A Stoic Emperor's Legacy in Coins