Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius laureate, uncovered, facing right, inscription 'DIVVS M AN-TONINVS PIVS' around; reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, topped by a quadriga in which the emperor stands, inscription 'CONSECRATI' around; after 180; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.23 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius laureate, uncovered, facing right, inscription 'DIVVS M AN-TONINVS PIVS' around; reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, topped by a quadriga in which the emperor stands, inscription 'CONSECRATI' around; after 180; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.23 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer obverse head Marcus Aurelius laureate uncovered facing right inscription Divvs M -Toninvs Pivs reverse funeral pyre four tiers topped quadriga emperor stands Consecrati 180 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.23 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface raised textured markings showing dented edge visible scratches object silver-gray areas darker gray shadowing slight reflective highlights.

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