WCNC MARC AURELIUS Denar Victory Vict Part

 MARCUS AURELIUS
 (Marcus Annius Verus)
 Adopted by Antoninus Pius as Marcus Aelius Aurelius Verus
 Emperor AD 161-180
 Silver Denarius
 (3.73 grams, 19.39 mm)
 Obverse: M.ANTONINVS AVG.ARM.PARTH.MAX, His laureate bearded 
 head right
 Reverse: TR.P.XX IMP.IIII COS.III, Victory standing right 
 hanging a shield inscribed VIC/PAR on a palm tree

 Reference: Sear -, Van Meter 68
 Grade: About Extremely Fine
 Realistic choice high relief portrait and strong reverse
 Well centered. All legible. Minimal wear
 Limited scratches in right field
 As it is, a very nice coin!
 Refers to victories won over the Parthians by Lucius Verus in 
 AD 166