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Marcus Aurelius, As, Hilaritas Reverse

Æ; 26mm/9.2gm  Mint of Rome c. 145 AD under Antonius Pius

Con/ Somewhat soft strike on the reverse, otherwise, Very Fine; beautiful green patina and a sharp portrait struck in high relief. Better in hand

Obv/ AVRELIVS P II F CAESAR AVG COS II; Bare head right

Rev/ HILARITAS S-C; Hilaritas standing left, holding long branch and cornucopia

Ref/ RIC Vol III, 1242 [A Pius] = Scarce!

Seller's Note/ Due to the vagaries of lighting, the reverse details are difficult to discern. In hand, they are quite clear.