HistoricalCoins New Search Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 1818. Closing Date: Sep 25, 2002. MARCUS AURELIUS. BID Estimate $2000 MARCUS AURELIUS. 161-180 AD. Æ Sestertius (24.25 gm). Struck 165 AD. Laureate head right / Mars standing right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. RIC III 898; BMCRE 1229; Cohen 796. Near EF, exceptional greenish-brown patina, choice surfaces. ($2000) Lot sold for $1200, plus buyers fees. Used by permission of Classical Numismatic Group, www.cngcoins.com.