173 NGC Ch XF Marcus Aurelius Denarius Roman Empire German Captive Pedigree (21091503C)

Choice Extremely Fine Roman Empire Emperor Marcus Aurelius silver denarius coin. Issued Dec 173 to June 174 CE (TRP XXVIII, IMP VI), 3.67g (heavy flan), RSC 301a var, RIC 293, Foss 50. Historic Commemorative emission to celebrate the defeat of the German tribes and pacification of the frontier.  Military obverse style with draped & cuirassed bust. Reverse with German Captive seated left, trophy with arms behind. Certified by NGC to Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5. Pedigree: Ex. Freeman & Sear MBS 10 March 1995, lot 459. Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII; Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Reverse: IMP VI COS III, German Captive seated left, trophy with arms behind.