MARCUS AURELIUS 173AD Silver Ancient Roman Rome Coin Victory w trophy
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Item: i29365 Authentic Ancient Coin of: Marcus Aurelius - Roman Caesar: 139-161 A.D. - Roman Emperor: 161-180 A.D. - Silver Denarius 20mm (3.10 grams)) Struck circa Dec. 173 - June 174 A.D. Reference: RIC 287, RSC 263. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate head right IMP VI COS III, Victory advancing right, carrying trophy & wreath. You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. In Roman mythology , Victoria was the personification/Goddess of victory. She is the Roman version of the Greek goddess Nike , and was associated with Bellona . She was adapted from the Sabine agricultural goddess Vacuna and had a temple on the Palatine Hill . Her name (in Latin) means victory. Unlike the Greek Nike, Victoria ( Latin for "victory") was a major part of Roman society. Multiple temples were erected in her honour. When her statue was removed in 382 AD by emperor Gratianus there was much anger in Rome. She was normally worshipped by triumphant generals returning from war. Also unlike the Greek Nike, who was known for success in athletic games such as chariot races, Victoria was a symbol of victory over death and determined who would be successful during war. Appearing on Roman coins, jewelry, architecture, and other arts, Victoria is often seen with or in a chariot
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