

Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AV Aureus, Rome mint, 165 AD. Obv. ΛNTONINVS ΛVG ΛRMENIΛCVS. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P XIX • IMP II COS III, Victory standing right, holding stylus in right hand, placing left on shield inscribed VIC/AVG and set on palm tree. RIC III 128; C. 475. 7.25 g. 19.50 mm. Superb example with an enchanting portrait. Slightly bright fields. About EF/EF.