Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer; subject: eagle standing on a thunderbolt, thunderbolts; iconography: Marcus Aurelius (121–180) — head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend DIVVS M AN - TONINVS PIVS all around; reverse: eagle standing on a thunderbolt to the right, turning its head to the left, legend CONSECRATIO all around. Date: after 180. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_442

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer subject eagle standing thunderbolt thunderbolts iconography head cap right legend DIVVS M - Toninvs Pivs reverse turning left legend CONSECRATIO Date 180 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° circular metallic object raised profile person's head relief showing facial features beard set textured background object's surface worn irregular edges small dents scratches visible colors shades silver gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces image background plain white.