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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumous issue for Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) as issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, legend VVS M ANT - ONINVS PIVS (around). Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, topped by a quadriga in which the emperor stands, legend CONSE - CRATI (around). Iconography: quadriga; emperor on quadriga; Marcus Aurelius — iconography; funeral pyre; Commodus. Date: after 180. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Materials/measurements: coin; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_454

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issue Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuer Obverse Head uncovered facing right legend VVS M ANT - ONINVS PIVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers topped quadriga emperor stands legend CONSE - CRATI Iconography iconography funeral pyre Date 180 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Materials measurements diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 15° circular metallic object irregular edge showing raised central design stacked rectangular shapes vertical marks wear small chips rim surface dull gray silver color darker gray shadows recessed areas slight lighter highlights raised portions set white background.