Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Marcus Aurelius (121–180) and Commodus (161–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius laureate; pearled border; inscription Aw. DIVVS M AN TONINVS PIVS. Reverse: Eagle standing right, head turned left, on a lightning bolt; pearled border; legend Rw. C, N, ATIO. Roman Empire, 180. Silver coin (denarius), weight 2.22 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_209

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Rights managed

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42.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Commodus 161–192 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius laureate pearled border inscription Aw Divvs M Toninvs Pivs Reverse Eagle standing right head turned left lightning bolt legend Rw C N Atio Roman Empire 180 Silver coin denarius weight 2.22 g axis 180° worn round coin uneven chipped edge showing textured surface shallow relief imagery coin primarily dark brown areas lighter brown subtle greenish tones bears incised depiction bird perched horizontal element surrounding decorative shapes irregular surface cracks.