CVC & Collectables presents a Roman Imperial bronze As struck during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, featuring Minerva in a classic military pose. An honest circulated example of 2nd-century Roman bronze coinage.
Coin Highlights:
- Empire: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Marcus Aurelius (AD 161–180)
- Denomination: AE As
- Date: AD 166–168
- Mint: Rome
- Metal: Bronze
- Weight: 10.2 grams
- Grade: NGC Fine
- Obverse: Radiate head of Marcus Aurelius right; legend M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
- Reverse: Minerva standing left holding owl and spear, resting hand on shield; S-C in fields
- References: RIC 953
Emperor History
- Reign: AD 161–180
- Accession: Became emperor upon the death of Antoninus Pius
- Key Events: Marcomannic Wars; Parthian campaigns in the East
- Coinage Role: Emphasized military strength, divine favor, and Roman virtues
- Legacy: Remembered as the philosopher-emperor and author of Meditations
Collectibility:
A solid representative of Marcus Aurelius bronze coinage, valued for its historical depth, recognizable types, and steady demand among Roman Imperial collectors.
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