Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued; issuer: Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare to the right, legend DIVVS M ANT – ONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: Eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland to the right, turning its head to the left, legend CONSECRATIO all around, control marks SC in fields. After 180 CE, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 31.5 mm; weight 26.35 g; axis 15°.
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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued; issuer: Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare to the right, legend DIVVS M ANT – ONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: Eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland to the right, turning its head to the left, legend CONSECRATIO all around, control marks SC in fields. After 180 CE, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 31.5 mm; weight 26.35 g; axis 15°.

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius bare right legend DIVVS M ANT – ONINVS PIVS Reverse Eagle standing altar decorated garland turning head left legend CONSECRATIO control marks Sc fields 180 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 31.5 mm weight 26.35 g axis 15° round coin raised profile bearded man facing showing curly hair detailed beard tones brown dark bronze areas darker patina coin edge irregular small notch slight wear background white coin surface scratches spots lighter darker brown.

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