Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumous issue for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius, pearl border, inscription AW. DIVVS M ANT ONIN PIVS; reverse: eagle standing right, head turned left, on lightning bolt, inscription CON ATIO; iconography: imperial busts, eagle on a thunderbolt, altars; date: 180; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; weight 3.05 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_201

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issue Commodus 161–192 177–192 obverse head pearl border inscription AW Divvs M Ant Onin Pivs reverse eagle standing right turned left lightning bolt inscription CON ATIO iconography imperial busts thunderbolt altars date 180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.05 g axis 180° weathered round object irregular edge textured surface showing signs wear small nicks featuring raised depiction bird standing horizontal line object predominantly gray areas darker gray hints brownish patina subtle variations tone across surface.