Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.85 g, 6 h), Rome, 172-173. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII Laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, seen from behind. Rev. IMP VI COS III German captive seated left at foot of trophy, surrounded by various weapons. BMC 581 var. (not cuirassed). Cohen 300 var. (not cuirassed). RIC 280 var. (not cuirassed). Apparently unpublished with this bust type. Struck from a worn reverse die and with a flan crack, otherwise, very fine.