Bronze Coin of Marcus Aurelius, Cyzicus, 161–180. 1974.226.54

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 23.44
  • Diameter (in mm): 35

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 161 - 180
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Marcus Aurelius
  • • Dynasty: Nerva-Antonine Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Cyzicus
  • Region: Mysia

• Obverse

  • Legend: ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟΣ
  • Type: Marcus Aurelius hd.
  • Portrait: Marcus Aurelius

• Reverse

  • Legend: ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ
  • Type: Heracles std. on rocks

References

• Reference: RPC IV, 691 (temporary)

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1974.226.54
• Lot: 1974.226
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States