Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued by Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, facing right, legend DIVVS M AN- ONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: eagle standing on a thunderbolt facing right, head turned left, legend CONSECRATIO circumferential. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius; eagle; thunderbolt. Date: after 180. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_441

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse head bare facing right legend DIVVS M - Oninvs Pivs Reverse eagle standing thunderbolt facing right turned left legend CONSECRATIO circumferential Iconography Date 180 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 345° worn round metal coin shades gray embossed bird motif center bird wings partially folded coin surface uneven edges raised rim areas wear texture.