Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161–180). Silver denarius (2.64 gr, 18mm). December 173–December 174. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right / IMP VI COS III, emperor, togate, standing facing, head left, holding branch and scepter. BMCRE 591. RIC 296. RSC 306.