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, inscription 'DIVVS M ANT ONINVS PIVS', pearled border. Reverse: Eagle standing facing right with head turned left on a lightning bolt, inscription 'CON ATIO' (or similar), pearled border. Iconography: eagles, imperial busts, eagle on a thunderbolt, altars. Hoard find (Golub). Date: 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 2.99 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_204

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issue Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse Head inscription Divvs M Ant Oninvs Pivs pearled border Reverse Eagle standing facing right head turned left lightning bolt Con Atio Iconography eagles imperial busts eagle thunderbolt altars Hoard find Golub Date 180 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 2.99 g round metallic object worn uneven edge showing signs aging small chips displaying raised profile bearded figure facing right curly hair long beard surface dull silver-gray color small areas greenish discoloration darker gray shadows recesses subtle patina across face rim.