Sestertius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180); issuer Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS M AN - TONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: Eagle stands on globe to right, head turned left, inscription O, CRATI all around, in SC. Fields. After 180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 29.0–32.0 mm; weight 25.70 g; axis 210°.
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Sestertius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180); issuer Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS M AN - TONINVS PIVS all around. Reverse: Eagle stands on globe to right, head turned left, inscription O, CRATI all around, in SC. Fields. After 180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 29.0–32.0 mm; weight 25.70 g; axis 210°.

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Sestertius posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 issuer Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius bare facing right inscription DIVVS M - Toninvs Pivs Reverse Eagle stands globe right head turned left inscription O Crati Sc Fields 180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.0–32.0 mm weight 25.70 g axis 210° round worn metal object uneven edge showing raised depiction bird outstretched wings standing rounded base surface mottled shades dark green brown hints black small areas lighter greenish-blue corrosion spots reddish-brown.

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