- Emperor Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Appox 18mm, RIC 313, RSC 328.
- Dated (TR P XXIX IMP VII) denarius minted from Dec 174 to Autumn 175 CE.
- Superb bearded portrait of the Emperor and sharply detailed presentation of Victory (exceptional detail of face, bodice and wings).
- Well struck with nice lustrous surfaces and centered flan.
- Certified by NGC to Ch XF.
- Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM TR P XXIX, mature laureate bust right with full beard.
- Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left holding patera and palm.
- Victory was the personification of military triumph by the Roman Legions.
- This reverse may allude to the defeat of the Quadi, which occurred during this time period.