TYPE Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), bronze as, struck 139 AD. DESCRIPTION . Obv: Head of young Aurelius to right, legend: AVREL CAESAR AVG PII F (traces) Rev: Sacrificial implements, PIETAS AVG S C (partial) REFERENCE: SR 1399, RIC 1240 GRADING: AF, rough green-red patina ORDER INFO: R1261, $30 A budget version of a prized issue commemorating Aurelius' admission to high priesthood in 139 AD, a year before his assumption of the 'toga virilis' (the sign of legal adulthood).