145 NGC Ch AU Star 5/5 Marcus Aurelius Caesar Roman Emp Denarius Spes 23120201C

  
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.