Caption

Denarius, Commodus (reigned 177–192), issued posthumously for Marcus Aurelius (reigned 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS MA - NTON, VS PIVS. Reverse: eagle with spread wings flying right and upward, holding a scepter in its claws, inscription CONSECR - ATIO. After 180 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.63 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_309

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 issued posthumously Marcus Aurelius reigned 161–180 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius bare facing right inscription DIVVS MA - NTON Vs Pivs Reverse eagle spread wings flying right upward holding scepter claws inscription CONSECR - ATIO 180 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.63 g axis 0° worn circular metallic object patina gray darker gray tones showing raised recessed areas form irregular textured surface edges slightly uneven small notches chips faint curved linear impressions create subtle relief patterns across face.