MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR, A.D. 139-161. AR Denarius (3.21 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 148-149. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.RIC-444 (Pius); RSC-618. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting hand upon shield. Tremendously lustrous and brilliant, this is a highly attractive specimen. Just a hint of off centering prevents a higher strike designation.From the Collection of Dr. James Eustace Bizzell, II.