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 without a covering to the right, legend 'D VS M ANTONINVS PIVS' all around. Reverse: Eagle stands on a globe to the right, head turned to the left, legend 'CONSECR O' all around. Iconography includes Marcus Aurelius and animals/eagles, globes. Date: after 180. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.84 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_287

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued name Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse Head covering right legend D Vs M Antoninvs Pivs Reverse Eagle stands globe head turned left Consecr O Iconography includes animals eagles globes Date 180 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.84 g axis 15° circular metal object worn uneven surface irregular edges shown white background metal mostly gray small greenish spots darker gray scratches dents faint raised outline bird- figure center.