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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.40.371
People
Marcus Aurelius, Roman (r. 161 - 180 CE)
Title
Coin of Berytus under Marcus Aurelius?
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
161-180 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Berytos (Phoenicia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180880

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
9.54 g
Die Axis
3
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: SEC SAEC; COL BER

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Cf. BMC 108

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.40.371
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of an emperor (Marcus Aurelius?) r., laureate.
Rev.: Poseidon standing l. with r. foot on a rock, holding a dolphin in r. hand and trident in l.

Verification Level

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