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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1983.56.211
People
Marcus Aurelius, Roman (r. 161 - 180 CE)
Title
Coin of Tarsus under Marcus Aurelius
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
161-180 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Tarsos (Cilicia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/177127

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
18.61 g
Die Axis
1
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AVT KAI M AVP ANTΩNEINOC CE
  • Reverse Inscription: AΔPIANHC TAPCOV MHTPOΠOΛEΩC

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SNG Lev 1016; SNG von Aul 5992

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1983
Object Number
1983.56.211
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Marcus Aurelius r., laureate.
Rev.: Pyramidal monument of Sandan over large base covered by a round canopy supported by two winged figures wearing phrygian helmet, the base is apparently decorated with small columns between which are five animal heads.

Verification Level

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