Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 145-160. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare head to right / COS II, Spes advancing to left, holding up flower and raising skirt. RIC III 431 (Pius); BMCRE 604 (Pius); RSC 103. 3.72g, 19mm, 7h.
Good Extremely Fine; a splendid example, featuring a marvellous portrait and a beautiful old cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
From the collection of a Romanophile;
Acquired from London Ancient Coins Ltd;
Previously purchased from Crippa Numismatica s.r.l.