Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar 139-161 AD, Ruled as Emperor 161-180 AD
AE Sestertius, Struck 145 AD, Rome mint
Obverse: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS II, bare head, right.
Reverse: Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing, left, holding spear, vertical, in right hand and resting left on round shield set on ground; S-C across fields.
References: RIC III 1245
Size: 32mm, 23.56g
Note: In 145 AD, Marcus was made consul for the second time (Jan. 1) and married Antoninus Pius’ daughter Fasutina II (April).