Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) as issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, facing right, legend DIVVS M ANT - ONINV PIVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, topped by a quadriga in which the emperor stands, legend CON E - CRATIO. After 180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin; diameter 19.0 mm, weight 2.44 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) as issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, facing right, legend DIVVS M ANT - ONINV PIVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, topped by a quadriga in which the emperor stands, legend CON E - CRATIO. After 180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin; diameter 19.0 mm, weight 2.44 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right legend DIVVS M ANT - ONINV PIVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers topped quadriga emperor stands legend CON E - CRATIO 180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 2.44 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right surrounded raised border faint irregular markings metal silver-gray darker gray areas depressions lighter gray higher surfaces small nicks cracks edge.

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