sestertius (forgery), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumous, issuer: Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, legend 'DIVVS M ANT - ONINVS PIVS'; reverse: eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland facing right, turns its head to the left, legend 'CONSECRATIO' in exergue and 'SC' in fields; iconography: garlands, animals, eagles, altars; after 180 CE, Roman Empire; coin; diameter 27.0–28.5 mm; weight 19.87 g; axis 180°.
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sestertius (forgery), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumous, issuer: Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, legend 'DIVVS M ANT - ONINVS PIVS'; reverse: eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland facing right, turns its head to the left, legend 'CONSECRATIO' in exergue and 'SC' in fields; iconography: garlands, animals, eagles, altars; after 180 CE, Roman Empire; coin; diameter 27.0–28.5 mm; weight 19.87 g; axis 180°.

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sestertius forgery Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 obverse head uncovered facing right legend Divvs M Ant - Oninvs Pivs reverse eagle stands altar decorated garland facing right turns left Consecratio exergue Sc fields iconography garlands animals eagles altars 180 Ce Roman Empire coin diameter 27.0–28.5 mm weight 19.87 g axis 180° round worn metal object irregular edge showing profile person's head low relief surface mottled appearance areas dark brown lighter brown black patina small patches lighter metallic sheen finish thinner.

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