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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 facing right, inscription DIVVS M AN - ONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: eagle standing on a thunderbolt facing right, head turned left, inscription CONSECRATIO circumferential. Iconography: animals, eagles, thunderbolts; Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. Date: after 180. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin. Measurements: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 345°.

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LZT26A71_440

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issue Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse head cap facing right inscription DIVVS M - Oninvs Pivs Reverse eagle standing thunderbolt turned left inscription CONSECRATIO circumferential Iconography animals eagles thunderbolts Date 180 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Measurements diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 345° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man surrounded raised rim faint decorative markings edges silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas slight highlights raised features irregular edges small chips.