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Aureus of Aurelian, Rome
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Obv.: Laureate bust of Aurelian, with cuirass and paludamentum to r.
Rev.: Mars, carrying trophy, striding to r.; two captives at his feet.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Frederick M. Watkins [1] New Haven CT (by 1972) bequest; to Fogg Art Museum (1972)
1. Frederick M. Watkins (1910-1972)
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Bequest of Frederick M. Watkins
Title: Aureus of Aurelian, Rome
Description:
Obv.
: Laureate bust of Aurelian, with cuirass and paludamentum to r.
Rev.
: Mars, carrying trophy, striding to r.
; two captives at his feet.
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