Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare to right, legend DIVVS MA-NTONVS PIVS. Reverse: Eagle with spread wings flying right and upward, holding a scepter in its claws, legend CONSECRATIO. After 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.63 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare to right, legend DIVVS MA-NTONVS PIVS. Reverse: Eagle with spread wings flying right and upward, holding a scepter in its claws, legend CONSECRATIO. After 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.63 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumously Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius bare right legend DIVVS MA-NTONVS PIVS Reverse Eagle spread wings flying upward holding scepter claws legend CONSECRATIO 180 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.63 g axis 0° close-up circular metallic object worn relief profile human head facing showing textured hair beard surface gray silver areas darker patina lighter highlights rim small notches irregularities.

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