Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, legend DIVVS M ANT - ONINVS PIVS around. Reverse: eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, facing right and turning its head left, legend CONSE I around. After 180 CE, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_447

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius bare facing right legend DIVVS M ANT - ONINVS PIVS Reverse eagle standing altar decorated garland turning head left legend CONSE I 180 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° circular metallic coin raised profile man's head facing right showing short curly hair short beard set recessed background coin worn uneven edges surface scratches ring shallow irregular raised markings portrait visible colors shades silver gray slight darker gray areas recessed parts.