RS73663. Silver denarius, RSC III 113a; BMCRE V p. 533, 21; RIC IV 123c (S); SRCV II 7523; Hunter III 11 var. (no cuirass), VF, well centered on a tight flan, toned frosty surfaces, Rome mint, weight 2.579g, maximum diameter 18.9mm, die axis 180
o, c. 218 - 219 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse MARS VICTOR (Mars the Victor), Mars advancing right, nude but for crested helmet and cloak tied in belt at waist and flying behind, transverse spear in right hand, trophy of captured arms over left shoulder in left hand;
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