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145 NGC Ch AU Star 5/5 Marcus Aurelius Caesar Roman Empire Denarius Spes (23120201C)

Regular price $1,995.00

  • 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.