Rare type of the reverse with the IVVENTAS inscription, not present on the coins of other Roman emperors.
Roman Imperial
Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Denarius during the reign of Antoninus Pius 140-144, Rome mint
Obverse: bare head right
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS
Reverse: Iuventas standing left, dropping incense on candelabrum and holding patera
IVVENTAS
Weight 3.37 g
Coins with this type of reverse were minted to commemorate the important day when Aurelius beard was first shaved, hair cut in accordance with the tradition dedicated to the goddess Iuventas.