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Æ34 - Marcus Aurelius ]? ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ
| Issuer | Mytilene (Conventus of Pergamum) |
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| Year | 161-163 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, cuirassed and paludamentum-draped bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius facing right, depicted with his characteristic long beard and short curly hair, viewed from the centre. The effigy presents a vigorous portrait in the Greek provincial style, with the paludamentum fastened at the shoulder. The encircling legend in Greek characters identifies the emperor by his imperial titulature. |
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| Reverse description | Standing military scene featuring Marcus Aurelius at left, facing front with head turned to the left, attired in military dress and holding a spear and sword while his paludamentum drapes behind him. At right, Nike stands facing left, extending a wreath to crown the emperor with her right hand while carrying a palm branch in her left. The composition reflects standard Greek provincial imperial iconography celebrating martial victory and divine favour. The ethnic legend of the Mytilenaean mint appears in the field. |
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| Mintage | ND (161-163) |
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