★ Very rare ★

*Unknown to major references with this bust type, just 6 specimens recorded by acsearch*
Marcus Aurelius (Caesar, 139-161) AR Denarius (Silver, 2.99g, 17mm) Rome, 154-155.
Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, seen from behind.
Rev: TR POT VIIII COS II Minerva standing front, head to left, holding owl in her right hand and spear and shield in her left.
Ref: BMC 838 var. (differing bust type). Cohen 677 var. (differing bust type). RIC 463b var. (differing bust type).