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Coin: Sestertius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Piety (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Sestertius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Piety (rev)
Date Ca. 175-176 CE
Medium Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Weight: 0.77 oz. (21.95 g)
Axis: 6:00
Credit Line Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 94.174

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Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius, facing right; inscription around.
Reverse: Pietas standing, facing to the left, placing incense onto a lighted altar and holding a perfume box. Flanked by SC, inscription around

Inscriptions:
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARMATICVS.
Reverse: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS II SC.


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