The Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius caesar, 139 – 161. Denarius 148-149, AR 3.42 g. AVRELIVS CAE – SAR AVG PII F Bare head r. Rev. TR POT III – COS II Minerva standing r., holding spear and resting l. hand on shield. C 618. BMC A. Pius 683. RIC A. Pius 444.
Light iridescent tone, a perfect Fdc