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Denarius of Commodus (posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius), Roman Empire, 180. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius laureate, pearled border, inscription AW. DIVVS M ANT ONINVS PIVS. Reverse: Eagle standing right, head turned left, on lightning bolt, pearled border, inscription CON_ATIO. Silver coin (denarius), weight 2.83 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_207

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire 180 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius laureate pearled border inscription AW Divvs M Ant Oninvs Pivs Reverse Eagle standing right head turned left lightning bolt inscription CON_ATIO Silver coin denarius weight 2.83 g axis 180° worn round object resembling coin irregular edges showing textured surface raised recessed areas dark grey brown lighter worn patches areas darker spotting faint shapes suggest central profile figure surrounding decorative elements background plain white.