NGC XF Roman AR Denarius of Marcus Aurelius ACTUAL PHOTOS FRESH SLAB Lot 2

NGC (XF) Roman AR Denarius Marcus Aurelius AD 161-180. High Grade (XF) Extremely Fine. Certified Authentic, Graded and Encapsulated by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) - The Industry Leader in Grade Ancient Coins.

You Will Receive the Same Coin & Certificate Number Shown in Photos. Look Carefully - Slab is Fresh, Clean Slab! Marcus Aurelius, a remarkably astute leader in the Roman world, had his innate brilliance nurtured from a young age by Emperor Hadrian, who prioritized providing him with the finest education. As Emperor, Marcus Aurelius set his sights on expanding the Empire north of the Danube. However, his aspirations were derailed by an act of the gods-the Antonine Plague, believed to be smallpox, decimated a third of the country's population, including Marcus himself.

He is most renowned for his Meditations, acknowledged as a masterpiece of Stoic reasoning.