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A work made of bronze.

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Marcus Aurelius

December 177-December 178

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Victory strides to the left.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium