Seleucis and Pieria, Marcus Aurelius, Antioch Mint, AE, 161-180 AD – RRR

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Roman Provincial, Seleucis and Pieria, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD, Antioch Mint, AE (bronze, 7.91g, 24.3mm)
Obv: Laureate head right
Rev: SC within wreath; ZZ below
Ref: McAlee 598Aa Rarity/Choice: Rare (numeral letters two Zs), VF (nice earthen patina)
Note: Marcus Aurelius, who ruled as Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, is often remembered as the last of the Five Good Emperors and for his philosophical work “Meditations.” His reign was marked by military conflict and efforts to stabilize the empire, as well as by his stoic philosophy which influenced his governance.  The coin’s date places it in a period when Marcus Aurelius was actively involved in defending the Roman Empire’s northern and eastern borders. This era saw significant military campaigns, including the Marcomannic Wars against Germanic tribes and the Parthian War in the East. Antioch, as a prominent city in the Seleucis and Pieria region, played a crucial role in the logistics and administration of these campaigns. The obverse, featuring the emperor’s laureate head, underscores his authority and divinity. The reverse, with the “SC” within a laurel wreath and the palm branch above, symbolizes victory, peace, and senatorial endorsement.

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