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173 NGC Ch VF Marcus Aurelius Denarius Roman Empire German Captive Trophy (25092101C)

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  • Choice Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Struck for Emperor Marcus Aurelius as Augustus at the Rome Mint.
  • Dated TRP XXVIII IMP VI = Dec 173 to June 174 CE.
  • RIC 290, RSC 299, Foss 50, approx 18mm, 2.94g.
  • Historic Commemorative emission to celebrate the defeat of the German tribes and pacification of the frontier.
  • Superb bearded, draped and cuirassed portrait, rare variant.
  • Certified by NGC to Ch VF Strike 4/5 Surface 4/5 (high subgrades).
  • Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII; Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
  • Reverse: IMP VI COS III, German Captive seated right, trophy of arms behind.
  • Trophy of arms comes from the ancient Roman tropaeum, military victories were commemorated with a display of actual captured arms, armour and standards.