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

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issue Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer Obverse Head uncovered facing right inscription DIVVS M ANT Oninv Pivs Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers topped quadriga emperor stands inscription CON E Cratio 180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 19.0 mm weight 2.44 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface raised central relief resembling multi-level structure arch- shapes small vertical elements top surrounded decorative border textured irregularities visible cracks surface scratches colors visible shades gray white.