Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192), posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: DIVVS M. TONINVS PIVS — head of Marcus Aurelius; pearled border. Reverse: CONSECRATIO — eagle standing right, head turned left, on an altar decorated with a garland; pearled border. Roman Empire, Rome, 180 CE. Silver coin, weight 2.97 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_203

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Rights managed

Available size

42.1Mb (2.3Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse Divvs M Toninvs Pivs head pearled border Reverse Consecratio eagle standing right turned left altar decorated garland Roman Empire Rome 180 Ce Silver coin weight 2.97 g axis 180° circular metallic object uneven slightly worn edge showing raised central design rounded textured surface varied areas faint raised markings rim colors visible shades gray silver darker gray toning subtle brownish patina places object casts soft shadow white background.