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This is an Antique Fancy Restrike Token.Marcus Aurelius, Philosopher King and Elephant 147-148 A.D.Size:18 mm. OBVERSE: Marcus Aurelius’ laureated head, M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM. REVERSE: Elephant walking, MVNIPICENTIA AVG, COS III. Marcus Aurelius (26th of April 121AD – 17th of March 180 AD)Marcus was Emperor of Rome from 161-180 AD. He was considered the last of the “Five Good Emperors” and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. Marcus Aurelius’, work meditations, was written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180 A.D., is still revered as a literary monument to a philosophy of service and duty, describing how to find and preserve equanimity in the midst of conflict by following nature as a source of guidance and inspiration. The reverse belongs to Antonius Pius signifying the Munificentia, the spirit of imperial generosity, at the celebration of Rome’s 900th anniversary in 147-148 A.D., with extensive shows in the arena of the Amphitheatrum Flavium.