- Choice Almost Uncirculated Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck for Marcus Aurelius as Caesar and heir to his adopted father Emperor Antoninus Pius.
- Issued 145/6 CE, RIC 431, approx 17/18mm, 3.06g.
- Colorfully toned with significant luster.
- Superb youthful portrait with light beard and moustache. Sharp detailed presentation of Spes.
- Stunning and Beautiful in hand!!
- Certified by NGC to Ch AU Star, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5.
- Very rare with star designation and maximum subgrades!
- The Star designation indicates that the coin has exceptional eye appeal,
usually derived from some impressive aspect(s) of the strike, surface or style. - Obverse: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare head right.
- Reverse: COS II, Spes standing left, holding flower and lifting skirt.
- Spes was the Goddess of Hope.