CVC & Collectables presents this silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius, struck between 161-180 AD, during a pivotal moment of Rome’s military campaigns in the north. Graded NGC Choice XF, this piece features a crisp strike and excellent preservation for its age, showcasing the emperor’s dignified portrait and the personification of Aequitas, the Roman ideal of fairness and economic stability.
Coin Highlights:
- Emperor: Marcus Aurelius (AD 161–180)
- Mint: Rome
- Denomination: Denarius
- Composition: Silver
- Diameter: ~19 mm
- Weight: 3.61 g
- Grade: NGC CH XF (Choice Extremely Fine)
- Reference: RIC II 178
Obverse:
M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius facing right, titled “Conqueror of the Armenians and Parthians.”
Reverse:
TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III
Depicts Aequitas, goddess of equity, standing left holding a scales and cornucopia, representing balance and abundance in state affairs.
Collectibility:
Struck during one of the most philosophically influential reigns in Roman history, this denarius offers both historical and numismatic appeal. The Choice XF designation ensures strong detail across both portrait and legend. An excellent addition to collections focused on Five Good Emperors, Rome’s 2nd-century military history, or silver coinage of the imperial period.
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