Italy 50 cents 2004 - Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Obverse of Italy 50 cents 2004 - Emperor Marcus Aurelius

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Krause - Mishler KM# 215
Details Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the most important stoic philosophers.

Marcus Aurelius' Stoic tome Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, 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.
Specifications Diameter - 24.25mm Thickness - 2.38mm Weight - 7.8gr
Composition Nordic gold (89% copper - 5% aluminium - 5% zinc - 1% tin)
Edge Shaped edge with fine scallops (50 scallops)
Comments Designer: Roberto Mauri
Mintage 35,000,000 pieces

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