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Coin: As with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Pietas (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius
Culture Roman
Title Coin: As with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Pietas (rev)
Date 148–149
Medium Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 1 in. (2.6 cm)
Weight: 0.41 oz. (11.51 g)
Axis: 12:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.85

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Description:
Obverse: Bare head of Marcus Aurelius, facing right, inscription around.
Reverse: Pietas, draped and standing left. Left hand holds long scepter, right hand held over small child (not visible on this example). Flanked by SC, inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: [AVRELIVS] CAESAR AVG PII F.
Reverse: [T]R PO [T III] COS II [PIETA]S SC


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