Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued in the name of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS M AN—ONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: Eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, facing right, head turned left, letter C all around. After 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.31 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_279

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued name Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius bare facing right inscription DIVVS M Oninvs Pivs Reverse Eagle standing altar decorated garland head turned left letter C 180 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.31 g axis 0° round object worn uneven surface shades gray silver showing raised profile human head relief facing right visible hair beard surrounded ring shallow irregular raised marks edge object displays scratches small chips prominent crack running top center subtle variations darker lighter gray across surface set plain white background.