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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1905,0512.4
Denomination
sestertius
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed and draped, right.
(obverse)
Minerva standing left, holding owl in right hand and vertical spear in left hand; at feet, shield.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Antoninus Pius
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
153-154
Production place
Minted in:
Rome (city)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
11 o'clock
Weight:
26.36 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RE4 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol.IV: Antoninus Pius to Commodus. Introduction, indexes and plates.
(1956, p.327)
RIC3 / The Roman imperial coinage, vol. 3: Antoninus Pius to Commodus
(1314, p.183)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Marcus Aurelius
Representation of:
Athena/Minerva
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Percy H Webb
Acquisition date
1905
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1905,0512.4
C&M catalogue number
RE4
(327)
(1956)