Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, AE22 struck in Gadara.  

The coin is generally attributed to
Verus because of the legend, but it was struck in 159-160 AD (Year 223), a year prior to Lucius Verus becoming co-emperor.  It is
actually a very rare issue inscribed with Aurelius' given name, Marcus Annius Verus.  Spijkerman 50 incorrectly attributes it to
Lucius Verus.

Obv:  Aurelius' bare-headed and draped bust right, OVHP.KAICAP CEB.YIOC 
Rev: Tyche standing left, on half-figure of river-god, holding sceptre in 
  right hand, cornucopiae in left, being crowned by Nike on column behind her, 
  GADAPEWN GKC.


Contributed by John Noory, August, 2005.