Marcus Aurelius as Caesar. Sestertius; Marcus Aurelius as Caesar; 139-161 AD, Rome, 140-4 AD, Sestertius, 25.13g. BM-1405, C-454, RIC-1234a. Obv: AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F COS Head bare r. Rx: PIETAS AVG above, S C in exergue, Priestly implements: knife, sprinkler, pitcher, lituus, ladle.Exquisite portrait of the young Marcus Aurelius, with beautiful light green toning over a dark field. Virtually MS