Coin: Sestertius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Victory (rev)
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius |
|---|---|
| Culture | Roman |
| Title | Coin: Sestertius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Victory (rev) |
| Date | Ca. 166-167 CE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) Weight: 0.72 oz. (20.42 g) Axis: 6:00 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 94.172 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius, facing right; inscription around.
Reverse: Victory striding left, extending a wreath with her right hand and holding a palm in her right. Flanked by SC. The surrounding inscription has worn away.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX.
Reverse: [TR POT XXI IMP IIII COS III] S C.
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"Coin: Sestertius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Victory (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=94.172