Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 171-172. D/ M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI. Laureate head right. R/ IMP VI COS III. Helmeted and draped Roma seated left on low seat, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left: behind, on right, round shield. RIC III 259. 3.19 g. 19.5 mm. An appealing well struck and patinated example. VF.