Marcus Annius Verus Collection

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Lucius Verus, December 163-December 164, issued by Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Younger, 161-175, issued by Marcus Aurelius

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Marcus Aurelius, 153-154, issued by Antoninus Pius

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Marcus Aurelius, December 177-December 178. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Marcus Aurelius, December 177-December 178

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Marcus Aurelius or Lucius Verus, 161-180. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Marcus Aurelius or Lucius Verus, 161-180

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1515-27

The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius on the Capitol, 1548. 1548
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius on the Capitol, 1548

The Triumph of Marcus Aurelius, 1550. 1550. Creator: Nicolas Beatrizet
The Triumph of Marcus Aurelius, 1550

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Marcus Aurelius, 16th century. 16th century
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Marcus Aurelius, 16th century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Antonine Column, 1589. 1589. Creator: Anon
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Antonine Column, 1589

The Capitoline, 1846. Creator: Calvert Jones
The Capitoline, 1846

Antonine Column, Rome, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Antonine Column, Rome, 1850s

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1757. Creator: Hubert Robert
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1757

View of the Campidoglio with the Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1762. Creator: Hubert Robert
View of the Campidoglio with the Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1762

Commodus, (161-192 AD), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Commodus, (161-192 AD), 1830. Commodus (161-192 AD) Roman emperor with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 to his fathers death in 180, and solely until 192

Marcus Aurelius, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Marcus Aurelius, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Tripoli, Libya, 163 AD. Remains of the arch of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD)

Roma - Square and Column of Marcus Aurelius, 1910. Palace of the Portico of Veji - On the r. Chigi Palace. The Column of Marcus Aurelius is a Roman victory column in Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy

Piazza del Campidoglio with the statue of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Piazza del Campidoglio with the statue of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy, 1927. Marcus Aurelius (121-180) was Roman Emperor from 161 until his death

Statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy. The last of the so-called Five Good Emperors, Marcus Aurelius ruled from 161 until his death in 180

Column of Marcus Aurelius, (detail), Piazza Colonna, Rome. The Column of Marcus Aurelius, (Latin: Columna Centenaria Divorum Marci et Faustinae), is a Doric column, with a spiral relief

Roman bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century
Roman bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius on the Capitol Hill in Rome, 2nd century

Gold coin of Faustina II, 2nd century
Gold coin of Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (April 26, 121 - March 17, 180), on the Capitoline hill in Rome, 2nd century

Bust of Marcus Aurelius
Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180) from Anatolia, Turkey. From the collection of National Archaeological Museum, Turkey

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century
Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180), from the Louvres collection, 2nd century

Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, erected to celebrate his victories in the Marcomannic wars

Column of Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century
Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, erected to celebrate his victories in the Marcomannic wars, 2nd century

Relief of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius making a state sacrifice, 2nd century
Relief of Marcus Aurelius (April 26, 121- March 17, 180) making a state sacrifice, from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome, 2nd century

Portrait of Lucius Verus, mid third quarter of 2nd century. Lucius Verus (130-169) was co-emperor of Rome with Marcus Aurelius from 161 until his death

Portrait of the Young Marcus Aurelius, third quarter 2nd century AD
Portrait of the Young Marcus Aurelius, third quarter of 2nd century AD. Marcus Aurelius (121-180) was Roman emperor from 161 until his death. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Statue of Marcus Aurelius, second half of 2nd century. The torso is an 18th century Italian imitation of a 5th century Greek statue of an athlete

Study for The Death of Marcus Aurelius (121-180), before 1844 (oil on canvas
XIR205415 Study for The Death of Marcus Aurelius (121-180), before 1844 (oil on canvas by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 25.6x33 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

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Marcus Annius Verus was a prominent figure in ancient Rome, known for his reign as Emperor and his contributions to the empire. This collection of coins and artworks provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of Marcus Aurelius. The first coin, an aureus portraying Emperor Lucius Verus, showcases the close relationship between Marcus Aurelius and his co-emperor. It symbolizes their joint rule during December 163-December 164. Another aureus features Empress Faustina the Younger, issued by Marcus Aurelius himself. This coin highlights the importance of family in Roman society and emphasizes Faustina's role as a powerful empress alongside her husband. A third aureus portrays Emperor Marcus Aurelius, but interestingly it was issued by Antoninus Pius. This demonstrates the respect and admiration that Antoninus had for his adopted son and successor. Moving beyond coins, an As coin from December 177-December 178 depicts Emperor Marcus Aurelius without identifying its creator. The anonymity adds intrigue to this artwork while capturing the essence of this influential ruler. A Sestertius coin also captures either Marcus Aurelius or Lucius Verus with unknown authorship. Its mysterious origins only add to its allure as a historical artifact representing one of these two significant figures from Roman history. An equestrian statue created by Marco Dente immortalizes Marcus Aurelius on horseback. Crafted between 1515-1527, this sculpture showcases both artistic skill and reverence for the emperor's military prowess. The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius on Capitol Hill further solidifies his status as a revered leader within Roman society. Created in 1548, it stands tall as a testament to his power and influence even centuries after his death. "The Triumph of Marcus Aurelius, " an artwork dating back to 1550 by Nicolas Beatrizet, captures a victorious moment in the emperor's life. It depicts his military triumphs and celebrates his achievements as a warrior.