Coin: Sestertius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Justice (rev)
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius |
|---|---|
| Culture | Roman |
| Title | Coin: Sestertius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Justice (rev) |
| Date | Ca. 177-178 CE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) Weight: 0.77 oz. (21.77 g) Axis: 5:00 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 94.173 |
| 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: Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. Flanked by SC, inscription around.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: M AVREL ANT[ONINVS AVG T]R P XXXII
Reverse: IMP [VIIII] COS III P P SC
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"Coin: Sestertius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Justice (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=94.173