

Egypt. Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, 139-161. Drachm (Bronze, 33.45 mm, 25.27 g). Dated RY 11 of Antoninus Pius (= 147/8). Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙϹ ΚΑΙϹΑ[Ρ] Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. L ЄNΔЄ-KATOV (date) Elpis advancing left, holding flower and lifting hem of skirt. Geissen -. Dattari-Savio 9045-6 & 3200. RPC IV.4, 1065.22 (this coin cited). Emmett 1883. Milne 1964. Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Harlan J. Berk 1996.
From this drachm, the vigorous bust of Marcus Aurelius Caesar stands out even better on the obverse, with effective dynastic propaganda of his father-in-law Antoninus Pius, in his eleventh year of principality (147-148 AD). On reverse, Elpis standing as peacemaker for the harmony of the empire and the imperial house.