Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) — 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 his head to the left, inscription CONSECRATIO all around; motifs: animals, eagles, eagle standing on a thunderbolt, thunderbolts; date: after 180; culture: Roman Empire; place: Rome; object type: coin (denarius); materials/measurements: coin, diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_438

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer obverse head cap right inscription DIVVS M - Toninvs Pivs reverse eagle standing thunderbolt turning left inscription CONSECRATIO motifs animals eagles eagle standing thunderbolts date 180 culture Roman Empire place Rome object type coin denarius materials measurements diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° circular metallic coin raised profile bearded man facing showing curly hair detailed facial features set smooth background raised rim silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces.