Caption

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 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. After 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 15 degrees. Icons: animals, eagle, thunderbolt; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_433

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issue Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer Obverse head cap right inscription DIVVS M -Toninvs Pivs Reverse eagle standing thunderbolt turning left inscription CONSECRATIO 180 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 15 degrees Icons animals iconography round metallic object worn uneven edge white background surface textured weathered look raised embossed features depiction bird outstretched wings perched horizontal element ring raised shapes perimeter visible colors include shades gray silver darker gray recessed areas lighter silver raised highlights.