- Dated Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire denarius coin, 3.58g, CE. 168/9, RIC 206, RSC 412, Foss 40.
- Superb portrait of the philosopher Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
- Historic 5th Donative Emission cited by Foss for war departure.
- Certified by NGC to Ch XF Star, with additional citation of "Fine Style".
- The Star designation indicates that the coin has exceptional eye appeal, usually derived from some impressive aspect(s) of the strike, surface or style.
- Imperial titles, TRP XXIII, COS III correspond with Dec 168 to Dec 169 CE.
- Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII, laureate bust right.
- Reverse: LIBERAL AVG V COS III, Liberalitas standing left, holding coin dispenser and cornucopia.
- Liberalitas was the virtue of giving freely (from liber, "free"), hence generosity. On coins the personification of Liberalitas would be depicted as displaying largess to the Roman people.