Caesar, A.D. 139-161
Augustus, A.D. 161-180
Provincial Bronze (AE26)
Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, before A.D. 161
Obv: AVPHΛIOC OVHPOC KAICAP
Rev: NEIKOΠOΛEITΩNΠPOC IC - Serapis, standing left, holding scepter and sacrificing with patera over altar.
Unlisted in Moushmov or RPC; unpublished?
26mm, 11.0g.
Marcus Aurelius was the last of the “Five Good Emperors.” He was a compassionate and conscientious emperor who saw his country through some very difficult times that included plague and challenges to the Empire’s borders. His book, “Meditations” on Stoic philosophy, is still read today.
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