Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumous; issuer: Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, legend DIVVS M AN- ONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: Eagle stands on a globe to the right, turns its head to the left, holds in its beak a wreath; legend CO, SECRATIO all around, in exergue SC. After 180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 28.5–30.5 mm, weight 24.75 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_043

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Rights managed

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48.2Mb (2.2Mb) / 13.7in x 13.7in / 4103 x 4103 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse Head covering right legend DIVVS M - Oninvs Pivs Reverse Eagle stands globe turns head left holds beak wreath legend CO Secratio exergue SC 180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.5–30.5 mm weight 24.75 g axis 180° round worn coin raised profile bearded person facing center coin surface irregular texture wear mix dark brown greenish reddish tones thin raised rim edge.