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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, inscribed DIVVS M ANT – ONINVS PIVS. Reverse: eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, facing right, head turned left, inscribed CONSE I (or CONSE, I). After 180 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm. Weight 3.15 g. Axis 0°. Icons: animals, garlands, eagles; iconography: Marcus Aurelius, altars; materials: coin.

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LZT26A71_448

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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 inscribed DIVVS M ANT – ONINVS PIVS Reverse eagle standing altar decorated garland turned left inscribed CONSE I Conse I 180 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm Weight 3.15 g Axis 0° Icons animals garlands eagles iconography altars materials coin circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver sits white background object features low-relief depiction bird outstretched wings standing raised platform visible scuffs irregular edges slightly darker patina areas.