Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180, Denarius 180, Rome

Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius as Augustus, AD 161-180. AR-Denarius (18 mm, 2.95 g, 12h). Rome mint, Struck AD 180.
Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right // Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; wheel below seat.

RIC III 409 var. (bust not draped); MIR 18, 461-4/37; RSC 972b.

A magnificent coin with a wonderful portrait of fine style. Especially fine strike from fresh dies. Superb EF, traces of red deposits.