Roman Empire - Brass Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (153-54AD)

Offered is a large brass Sestertius issued under the authority of Marcus Aurelius (r.161-180) while Caesar under Antoninus Pius as Emperor, Sear#4815, RIC#1314. This reverse type being Minerva standing, holding bowl and resting on spear, with shield at right, inscription ‘TR POT VIII COS II.’ The obverse of this piece depicts Marcus Aurelius, left, surrounded by inscription ‘AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL’ (type E).

Although the reverse of this example has suffered over the centuries, the obverse portrait remains most attractive indeed. The module of this coin, the leasing obverse detail and patina, as well as the interesting transitional nature of the titles all make this an excellent candidate for a portrait type collection.