Denarius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), issued by Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius bare to the right, inscription DIVVS M AN-TONINVS PIVS. Reverse: eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, facing right but turning head left, inscription CONSECRATIO. Date: 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 180°. Subjects: animals, garlands, eagles, altars; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus.
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Denarius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), issued by Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius bare to the right, inscription DIVVS M AN-TONINVS PIVS. Reverse: eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, facing right but turning head left, inscription CONSECRATIO. Date: 180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 180°. Subjects: animals, garlands, eagles, altars; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus.

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Denarius posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 issued Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius bare right inscription DIVVS M -Toninvs Pivs Reverse eagle standing altar decorated garland facing right turning head left inscription CONSECRATIO Date 180 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° Subjects animals garlands eagles altars iconography small round coin weathered metallic surface shades silver gray showing raised depiction bird standing rectangular platform bird visible wings curved beak coin's edges irregular slightly worn subtle scratches dents face plain white background.

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