Denarius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), issued by Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription DIVVS MA NTONINVS PIVS. Reverse: Eagle with spread wings flying right and upwards, holding a scepter in its talons, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 180, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.52 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), issued by Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription DIVVS MA NTONINVS PIVS. Reverse: Eagle with spread wings flying right and upwards, holding a scepter in its talons, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 180, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.52 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 issued Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 Obverse Head cap right inscription DIVVS MA NTONINVS PIVS Reverse Eagle spread wings flying upwards holding scepter talons inscription CONSECRATIO 180 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.52 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man facing curly hair detailed facial features surrounded raised rim decorative raised marks edge background object plain white.

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