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 cap to the right, inscription DIVVS M AN - TONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: eagle standing on a thunderbolt to the right, turning its head to the left, inscription CONSECRATIO all around. Iconography: eagle, thunderbolt. Date: after 180. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_432

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued name Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse head cap right inscription DIVVS M - Toninvs Pivs Reverse eagle standing thunderbolt turning left inscription CONSECRATIO Iconography eagle Date 180 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 15° circular metallic object raised profile man's head relief showing curly hair beard worn edges surface texture small chips cracks colors visible include shades gray silver white background.