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Medallion with bust of Marcus Aurelius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 165
Mint: Italy, Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 41 mm. Weight: 48.97 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour and Bequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury, Gift of Henry H. Fay, by exchange
Accession Number1998.399
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right.
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Reverse: Under tree at left, female figure standing right, resting right hand on table holding vase, laurel garland, and statuette of Salus around which coiled snake extends its head to feed off her left hand. Raven on crossbar of table.
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Reverse: Under tree at left, female figure standing right, resting right hand on table holding vase, laurel garland, and statuette of Salus around which coiled snake extends its head to feed off her left hand. Raven on crossbar of table.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward J. Waddell, Ltd., 444 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 316, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877; December 16, 1998: purchased by MFA from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd.