Bought for the portrait - Marcus Aurelius denarius.

Got this one for the nice looking bust of the stoic emperor, with a bonus of gold toning which was not apparent on the seller's photo. I know there are certainly better ones out there, but this coin in particular really 'called' me!

Marcus Aurelius
Ar Denarius
2.94g, 172 AD.
Obv- Laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius right "M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI"
Rev- Roma seated left, holding victory and a spear, shield to her side. "IMP VI COS III"

Please share your coins you solely bought for the portrait or your MA coins!

 

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Nice coin. I bought mine for the portrait too. It was one of the first ancients I got.


Marcus Aurelius (161 - 180 A.D.)
AR Denarius
O: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM, Laureate head right.
R: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III, Roma standing left holding Victory and spear.
Rome
3.5g
19.38mm
RIC 352; RSC 929a; BMC 669

Scarce

 

As with @Mat and @JayAg47 . . . I chose my example for the portrait as well!

 

Antonius Pius