Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issuing Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) as issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered to the right, inscription 'DIVVS M ANT-ONINVS PIVS' circumferential; reverse: eagle stands on a globe to the right, head turned to the left, inscription 'CONSECRATIO' circumferential. After 180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_450

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issuing Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer obverse head Marcus Aurelius uncovered right inscription Divvs M Ant-Oninvs Pivs circumferential reverse eagle stands globe head turned left Consecratio 180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn surface sits white background object mainly gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised edges showing irregular chips cracks rim central design features raised bird figure textured wings curved beak perched rounded base raised decorative elements bird ring raised shapes near edge.