Coin of Corinth with bust of Marcus Aurelius

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 161–180

Mint: Achaea: Peloponnese, Corinth

Dimensions

Diameter: 22.5 mm. Weight: 5.42 gm. Die Axis: 3

Accession Number

1998.613

Medium or Technique

Bronze

Not On View

Collections

The Ancient World

Classifications

Coins

Obverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right.
MAVRANTO NINVSAVG
Reverse: Melikertes to right on dolphin.
 CLICOR

Provenance

By date unknown: Lord Grantley's Collection; by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; 1998 year-end gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III