Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Medallion (Orichalcum, 39 mm, 52.00 g, 11 h), Rome, 168. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, with some slight drapery. Rev. TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III Two winged Victories facing each other, jointly holding wreathed globe inscribed S P Q R / VIC /PARTHI/CAE; below, defeated Parthian wearing bashlyk, seated to left in attitude of mourning on a pile of arms. Banti 475. Cohen -. Gnecchi 48. Very rare. An impressive and elegant medallion of refined style, and with fine reddish-brown patina . Some marks and abrasions, otherwise, very fine.

This medallion commemorates the victories of Marcus' co-emperor, Lucius Verus, over the Parthians.