In this artwork, how is the Cultural significance discussed?
The statue appears on the reverse of an aureus of Marcus Aurelius struck in 174 AD. It is depicted on the reverse of the modern Italian €0.50 coin, designed by Roberto Mauri.
The statue was formerly clad in gold. An old local myth says that it will turn gold again on the Day of Judgment.
Day of Judgment Marcus Aurelius aureus Italian €0.50 coin