A.D. 161–180 Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius F/F+

Silver Struck During The Golden Age Of Rome

Beautiful coins from of the Roman Empire are among the most popular and coveted pieces in any collection of historic coins. Of those, the most desired are pieces struck when Rome was at the peak of its power, such as these stunning Silver Denarius coins struck during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Last Of Rome’s "Five Good Emperors"

These Silver Denarii were struck from A.D. 161 to 180 when philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned as the last of Rome’s so-called “Five Good Emperors.” These emperors were given that title because they reigned from A.D. 96 to 180 during a time when Rome was at its most peaceful, prosperous, and largest. It was truly Rome’s golden age. This silver denarius was considered to be the most important coin of that era. It circulated heavily throughout the Roman Empire and was used in all forms of payment from shopping in the market to paying soldiers in the service of Rome.

Finding one of these coins in nice condition is next to impossible, but fortunately for you we’ve unearthed a small cache of these silver denarius coins that are absolutely magnificent. They are so nice, in fact, that each comes graded in Fine to Fine+ (F/F+) condition with letters and digits that are still sharp!

Each coin features the draped bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius on the obverse. The reverse features Concordia—the Roman goddess of harmony—sitting on a chair resting her elbow on the statue of Spes, the Roman god of hope. Unfortunately for Rome, peace and hope flew out the window following the death of Marcus Aurelius, as he was succeeded by his depraved and inept son Commodus.

Aurelius, The Philosopher Emperor

Emperor Marcus Aurelius was one of the most famous philosophers from the classical Roman world. In fact, Aurelius was better known for his philosophical works than his political accomplishments, and one of his most oft-repeated quotes is: “All things of the body stream away like a river, all things of the mind are dreams and delusion; life is warfare, and a visit to a strange land; the only lasting fame is oblivion.”

Don’t miss your chance to travel back in time and hold a piece of the Roman Empire in your hand when Rome was the center of the universe. Add this Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius to your cart and become a curator of world history today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• IMPORTANT ROMAN COIN – These Silver Denarii struck during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius are among the most important coins of their era when Rome was at the height of its power and grandeur.
• REMARKABLE CONDITION – Your Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius comes in Fine to Fine+ (F/F+) condition—a remarkable condition for such a heavily circulated coin struck two millennia ago!
• MUSEUM-QUALITY PIECES OF HISTORY – This coin struck in the 2nd Century is a true piece of history that you can hold in your hands. Most coins this important and in this nice of condition can be found in museums, but now it can be part of your private collection!

Don’t pass up this chance to a historic silver coin struck during the golden age of Rome. Secure your Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius while we still have some available.