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Title
AE Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius
Subject
money; coins (money)
Description
Marcus Aurelius is depicted in cuirass on the obverse along with the inscription MANTONINVS AVGTRPXXIX. The reverse depicts Victoria reclining with spear in hand. She holds aloft a shield with the inscription VIC AVG. Across from her seat is a war trophy, made from the armor of a defeated foe.
Creator
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome
Source
RIC 3-1140
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
Date
175 CE
Contributor
NG
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Brass (metal)
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2002.02.218
Coverage
Roman Empire