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Æ32 - Marcus Aurelius L Ϛ
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
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| Year | 165-166 |
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| Reference(s) | RPC IV.4#2881 |
| Obverse description | Bare laureate head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius facing left, rendered in the Alexandrian provincial style with characteristic fluid modeling of the facial features. The portrait displays the emperor's characteristic beard and wreath of laurel leaves encircling the head. The surrounding Greek legend is partially visible in the field. The flan is broad and irregularly shaped, typical of Alexandrian coinage of the Antonine period. |
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| Obverse lettering | Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ (Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus) |
| Reverse description | Draped bust of the syncretic deity Sarapis facing right, crowned with the kalathos (modius), a tall cylindrical basket symbolizing fertility and abundance. Positioned below the bust is an eagle shown facing front with head turned to the left and wings spread, serving as a divine emblem of imperial authority. The date regnal legend appears in the field. The composition reflects the distinctly Alexandrian religious iconography combining Hellenistic and Egyptian elements characteristic of the city's coinage. |
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