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medallion
Object Type
medallion
Museum number
1869,0507.29
Description
Copper alloy medallion.
(whole)
Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, draped and cuirassed, left.
(obverse)
Jupiter standing facing, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand, lifting his cloak over Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, standing on either side of him, each holding sceptre and scroll.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Lucius Verus
Ruler:
Marcus Aurelius
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
168
Production place
Minted in:
Rome (city)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Weight:
45.360 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMCRM / Roman Medallions in the British Museum
(3, p.18)
Gnecchi 1912 Vol. II / I Medaglioni Romani: Volume Secondo: Bronzo
(21, p.47)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Lucius Verus
Portrait of:
Marcus Aurelius
Representation of:
Zeus/Jupiter
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Rollin & Feuardent
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Lee
Acquisition date
1869
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1869,0507.29
C&M catalogue number
RM (BMCRM)
(18)
(3)