166 NGC Ch XF Marcus Aurelius Denarius Roman Empire Aequitas (24011101C)

Emperor Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire silver denarius coin. Appox 18mm, 3.17g, RIC 171, RSC 882. Dated denarius minted from Dec 166 to Dec 167 CE (TR P XXI IMP IIII). Detailed laurate head portrait. Well struck with nice surfaces and centered flan. Toned with underlying luster, very nice in hand. Certified by NGC to Ch XF Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, mature laureate head facing right with full beard.   Reverse: TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia. Aequitas or Equitas is the deified personification of equity or fairness. She is most often depicted holding a pair of scales to represent fair dealings and equality. Perhaps a reference to the relationship with Marcus' co-Emperor, Lucius Verus.