Description

Marcus Aurelius, A.D. 161-180.

AR denarius 166-167, Rome mint.

Issued to celebrate victories over the Partians.

Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius facing right.

Legend: M ANTONINVS IMP IIII COS III.

Reverse: Victory standing facing, head right, holding palm frond and roundshoeld inscribed VIC/PAR set upon a palm tree.

VIC/PAR abbreviation for, VICTORIA PARTHICA ("Victory over the Parthians").

VIC /PAR, stacked layout, VIC over PAR.

Reference: RIC 153.

Silver, 2.99g, 18mm.

Grade: gFine, dark toned, cleaned.