- Choice Extremely Fine Emperor Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Approx. 17mm, RIC 113a, RSC 852d.
- Dated denarius minted at Rome from Dec 163 to Dec 164 CE.
- Early date issue for Marcus as Emperor (TR P XVIII COS III).
- Rare and superb laurate, cuirassed bust portrait and detailed figure of Felicitas.
- Well struck with nice surfaces and centered flan.
- Toned with some luster, attractive in hand.
- Certified by NGC to Ch XF.
- Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II, mature laureate, cuirassed bust right with full beard.
- Reverse: TR P XVIII COS III, Felicitas seated right holding caduceus and cornucopia.
- Felicitas was the personification of good luck and success. Felicitas could encompass both a woman's fertility, and a general's luck or good fortune. She had a temple in Rome and her festivals were on July 1st and October 9th. She was frequently portrayed on coins as a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
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