Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), posthumous issue for 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 upward, holding a scepter in its talons, inscription CONS ECR ATIO. After 180, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Silver coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.52 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_437

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 posthumous issue Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 Obverse head cap right inscription DIVVS MA NTONINVS PIVS Reverse eagle spread wings flying upward holding scepter talons inscription CONS ECR ATIO 180 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Silver coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.52 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface showing embossed bird outstretched wings long tail set plain white background object mainly gray darker lighter gray variations slight metallic sheen edges irregular slightly dented.