Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), posthumously issued for Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192) as issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, facing right, inscription DIVVS M AN - ONINVS PIVS around. Reverse: Eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland, facing right and turning its head left, inscription CONSECRATIO around. After 180 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_311

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 posthumously issued Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Head covering facing right inscription DIVVS M - Oninvs Pivs Reverse Eagle stands altar decorated garland turning head left inscription CONSECRATIO 180 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° roughly circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised depiction bird perched rectangular base surface shallow incised lines small dents areas smoother wear subtle scratches object shades gray silver darker gray recessed slightly lighter highlights raised portions background white.