Marcus Aurelius – Silver Denarius, Rome, c. AD 175–180
79.99 CHF
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX – Laureate head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius right. Rev.: Standing female figure (likely Concordia, Pax, or Fides), holding a sceptre or standard in the right hand and an attribute such as grain ears, a cornucopia, or branch in the left. Legend partly worn. Silver. Minted in Rome. Historical Context: Marcus Aurelius (AD 161–180), known as the “Philosopher Emperor,” is remembered for his Stoic work Meditations. His reign was marked by wars against the Parthians and Germanic tribes, as well as domestic reforms. Coins from this period often highlight Roman virtues such as peace (Pax), harmony (Concordia), and loyalty (Fides), reinforcing the image of imperial stability.
- Category
- Roman
- Grading
- Fine to Very Fine (s-ss)
- Origin
- Leu Numismatik
- Diameter & Weight
- 18mm, 2.96g
Brilliant uncirculated – No signs of wear, freshly struck, highest quality.
Proof – Mirror finish with frosted and glossy fields. Collector’s edition.
Extremely fine – Minor wear, nearly all details preserved.
Very fine – Moderate circulation wear, some details worn, but visible.
Fine – Heavy wear, key elements still distinguishable.
Fair – Very heavy wear, outlines barely visible.
Poor – Only contours visible, almost no detail.
Fragment – Nearly destroyed, only a fragment recognizable as a coin.
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