Choice Extremely Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
Struck for Emperor Marcus Aureliusat the Rome Mint.
Appox. 18mm, 3.17g, RIC 171, RSC 882.
Dated TR P XXI IMP IIII = Dec 166 to Dec 167 CE.
Excellent laurate head portrait.
Well struck with nice surfaces and centered flan.
Toned with underlying luster, very nice in hand.
Certified by NGC to Ch XF Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5 (rare near max subgrades).
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, mature laureate head facing right with full beard.
Reverse: TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia.
Aequitas or Equitas is the deified personification of equity or fairness. She is most often depicted holding a pair of scales to represent fair dealings and equality. Perhaps a reference to the relationship with Marcus' co-Emperor, Lucius Verus.