NGC XF Marcus Aurelius. Superb Denarius. Father of Commodus. Roman Silver Coin

Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 161-180) AR Denarius 18mm. 3.26g Struck AD 158-159. / Rev: Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. This coin is guaranteed for life to be a genuine ancient coin. Here at Ancient Auctions we have pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards.

(AD 26 April 121 - 17 March 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169.

Marcus Aurelius was the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. He was a practitioner of Stoicism, and his untitled writing, commonly known as the Meditations, is the most significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy.

During his reign, the Empire defeated a revitalized Parthian Empire in the East: Aurelius' general Avidius Cassius sacked the capital Ctesiphon in 164. In central Europe, Aurelius fought the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians with success during the Marcomannic Wars, although the threat of the Germanic tribes began to represent a troubling reality for the Empire. A revolt in the East led by Avidius Cassius failed to gain momentum and was suppressed immediately.

Aurelius' Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, is still revered as a literary monument to a philosophy of service and duty, describing how to find and preserve equanimity in the midst of conflict by following nature as a source of guidance and inspiration. International Buyers - Please Note.

The item "NGC XF Marcus Aurelius. Roman Silver Coin" is in sale since Wednesday, September 11, 2019. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Roman\ Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)".

The seller is "ancientauctions" and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Certification Number: 4285632-025
Certification: NGC
Date: AD 158-159
Grade: XF
Composition: Silver
Ruler: Marcus Aurelius
Denomination: Denarius