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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

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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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