Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 22.50 g, 6 h), Rome, 170. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. COS III / PROFECTIO AV[G] / S C Marcus Aurelius on horseback to right, holding spear in his right hand and reins in his left; to left, three soldiers standing right, holding spear and two aquilae, respectively; to right, soldier (or Mars?) standing front, head turned left toward the emperor, holding spear in his right hand and shield with his left. BMC 1375. Cohen 502 corr. (obverse legend). MIR 191-6/30. RIC 977. Rare and with attractive green patina. Light flaking of the patina, otherwise, about very fine.