156 NGC MS Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire Denarius Caesar Virtus (17041001D)

Mint State Uncirculated Caesar Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire denarius coin. Struck as Caesar (Emperor in training) during the reign of his adopted Father, Emperor Antoninus Pius. Dated TR P XI COS II = 156 to 157 CE. Approx 18mm, 3.33g, RSC 721, RIC 473. Lustrous surfaces, superb youthful portrait of Marcus with medium beard & moustache. Certified by NGC to MS, Strike 4/5, Surface 5/5. Obverse: AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F, head bare facing right. Reverse: TR POT XI COS II, Virtus helmeted standing left holding parazonium & spear. Virtus was the goddess of bravery and military strength, the personification of the Roman virtue. Some scratches on older holder, not coin. No International Shipping.