© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

As of Marcus Aurelius

Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa

Possible OriginDjenila, Algeria, Africa

Possible OriginCarthage, Tunisia, Africa

Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe

Place FoundAfrica

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Marcus Aurelius

Date177-178 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of William C. Wardlaw

Dimensions15/16 in., 0.38 oz (2.4 cm, 10.8 g)

Object number1929.001.025

Label TextObverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII, with laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius to right

Reverse: IMP VIIII COS III P P S C, with winged Victory, draped, advancing left holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand

Status

Not on view

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