Coin: As with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Mars (rev)
| Culture | Roman |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius |
| Title | Coin: As with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Mars (rev) |
| Date | Ca. 159–160 CE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Weight: 0.95 oz. (26.91 g) Overall: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 94.171 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
Description:
Obverse: Bare head of Marcus Aurelius facing right, inscription around
Reverse: Mars striding right, carrying trophy over his left shoulder and holding spear in right hand. Flanked by SC, inscription around.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F].
Reverse: T R POT XIIII COS II S C.
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"Coin: As with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Mars (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=94.171