- Choice Extremely Fine Emperor Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- 3.34g, approx. 18mm, RIC 132, RSC 476.
- Dated denarius minted at Rome from Dec 164 to Aug 165 CE.
- Early date issue for Marcus as Emperor (TR P XIX IMP II COS III).
- Superb laurate portrait of Marcus Aurelius.
- Well struck with centered flan.
- Toned with some luster, attractive in hand.
- Certified by NGC to Ch XF brushed (not distracting if detected).
- Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate head right with full beard.
- Reverse: P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III, Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia at her feet globe.
- 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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