Denarius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) by Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) as issuer. Obverse: bare head of Marcus Aurelius right, inscription DIVVS M ANTONIVS PIVS. Reverse: eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, head turned left, inscription NSECRATIO. After 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) by Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) as issuer. Obverse: bare head of Marcus Aurelius right, inscription DIVVS M ANTONIVS PIVS. Reverse: eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, head turned left, inscription NSECRATIO. After 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer Obverse bare head Marcus Aurelius right inscription DIVVS M ANTONIVS PIVS Reverse eagle standing altar decorated garland head turned left inscription NSECRATIO 180 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised relief bird detailed wings standing rectangular platform surface scratches indentations metal silvery-gray darker patina recesses lighter highlights raised areas.

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