Roman Imperial Portrait Practice in the Second Century AD

Through systematic case studies of Faustina the Younger's and Marcus Aurelius' portraits on coins and in sculpture, this book provides new insights into the functioning of the imperial image in Rome in the second century AD, moving a difficult, much-discussed subject forward decisively.

Christian Niederhuber, Lincoln College, University of Oxford

1: Introduction: Aims and Methods
2: Faustina: Imperial Coins and Medallions
3: Faustina: Marble Portraits
4: Faustina: Discussion
5: Marcus Aurelius: Imperial Coins and Medallions
6: Marcus Aurelius: Marble Portraits
7: Marcus Aurelius: Discussion
8: Organization of the Mint of Rome and System of Production
9: Metropolitan Marble Technology and Marble Workshops
10: Imperial Portrait Practice: Norms and Models in the Second Century
11: Conclusion
Appendix: Portrait Lists of Faustina and Marcus
Illustrations