Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar. 139-161 AD. AR Denarius (2.82g, 17mm). Rome mint. Struck 156/7 AD. RIC A473

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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar. 139-161 AD. AR Denarius (2.82g, 17mm). Rome mint. Struck 156/7 AD. Obv.: AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F, bare head right. Rev.: TR POT XI COS II, Virtus standing left, holding sheathed short sword by scabbard, strap dangling, and grasping inverted spear. RIC A473; RSC 721; RCV 4793. Edge damage, toned VF.