179 NGC AU Marcus Aurelius Denarius Unpublished Portrait Fortuna Roman Empire (20072203C)

Almost Uncirculated Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire dated denarius, issued 179 CE (TRP XXXIII IMP X), 3.30g, RSC 967a variety (laureate & cuirassed), RIC 402 variety (laureate). Augustus Marcus Aurelius denarius with apparently unpublished draped & cuirassed portrait! Minted from Spring to Dec 179 CE, during the last full year of his reign, as he died in March 180.  Certified by NGC to AU. Obverse: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right. Reverse: TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III P P, Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopia with wheel under seat. Fortuna was the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion. No International Shipping.