MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR, A.D. 139-161. AR Denarius (3.47 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 145-147. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.

RIC-429a (Pius); RSC-110. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Honos standing left, holding branch and cornucopia. Very well centered and struck, this immensely attractive specimen exhibits just the slightest degree of gentle handling. An excellent representation from the future emperor's time under his predecessor, and father-in-law, Antoninus Pius.

Estimate: $300 - $450