★ A rare bust variety ★

Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). Rome
AR Denarius (18,6mm 3,4g)
Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II. Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TR P XVIII COS III. Minerva standing left, holding branch and sceptre, and resting hand upon shield.
BMC 246; Cohen 847 var. (without drapery); RIC 102a var. (without drapery).
A rare bust variety