Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius (25.00 g), as Caesar, AD 138-161. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, AD 145-147. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS II, bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: HILARITAS around, S C across field, Hilaritas standing facing, head left, holding long palm branch and cornucopiae. RIC 1242a; BMC 1774. Reddish-brown patina. Sharply defined details and a striking portrait of Aurelius. Struck on a rough flan with a noticeable flan crack. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex Freeman & Sear 3 (10 December 1996), 104.