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Sestertius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180) bearing Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192) as issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, right, legend DIVVS M AN - TONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: Eagle stands on a globe to right, head turned left, legend O, CRATI all around, in SC; fields. Iconography: animals, eagles, globes; Marcus Aurelius and Commodus imagery. Roman Empire, after 180. Coin. Diameter: 29.0–32.0 mm. Weight: 25.70 g. Axis: 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_045

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Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 bearing Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered right legend DIVVS M - Toninvs Pivs Reverse Eagle stands globe head turned left legend O Crati Sc fields Iconography animals eagles globes Commodus imagery Roman Empire 180 Coin Diameter 29.0–32.0 mm Weight 25.70 g Axis 210° round worn coin dark green brown mottled surface showing areas lighter brown patina glossy highlights coin's edge irregular slightly uneven faint raised relief forms central profile person facing textured hair facial features barely visible surrounded ring raised shapes rim.