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as, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-163 CE
as, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-163 CE
Object numberCC59.2.0535

as, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-163 CE

Date161-163 CE
CultureRoman
MediumAes
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 3.02 cm, 18.5 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on view
PeriodRoman Empire
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Obverse Description
INCORRECT: Circle of dots around outside of coin.  Bust of Faustina II, draped r.,  The hair is elaborately dressed in horizontal lines, with ringlets down the front.  It is coiled on back of head in a chignon, fastened with pearls.
Obverse Expanded
MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS AUGUSTUS ARMENIACUS PONTIFEX MAXIMUS
Obverse Legend
M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M
Obverse Translated
M. Aurelius Antoninus Augustus Armeniacus, pontifex maximus
Reverse Description
Circle of dots around outside of coin.  Venus veiled, draped, standing front, head r.  Her r. hand draws veil from head.  She holds up apple in l.  S C, low in field.
Reverse Expanded
TRIBUNICIA POTESTATE XVIII IMPERATOR II CONSUL III SENATUS CONSULTO
Reverse Legend
TR P XVIII    IMP II COS III        S C
Reverse Translated
With tribunicia power for the 18th time, imperator for the 2nd time, consul for the 3rd time. By decree of the senate.
BibliographyBMCRE, Aurelius and Verus, 1098
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