Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius from 172-173 CE[1]

The Temple of Mercury was a sanctuary in Ancient Rome on the Aventine Hill, which was dedicated tothe god Mercury.[2]

The temple was founded in 495 BC. It was one of the oldest temples in Rome. It is known to have still existed in the 3rd century. If it remained in use into the 4th century, it would have been closed during the persecution of pagans in the late Roman Empire.

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References

  1. ^ Cohen, H. (1883). Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain. Vol. 3: Marcus Aurelius to Clodius Albinus, page 534. Paris.
  2. ^ Samuel Ball Platner, s.v. Aedes Mercurii, in A Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome, London, Oxford University Press, 1929, pg. 320
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Mercury
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