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, inscription DIVVS M AN - INVS PIVS all around. Reverse: eagle stands on a globe to the right, head turned to the left, inscription CONSECRATIO all around, in SC fields. Iconography: animals, eagles, globes. After 180, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin. Diameter 28.0–29.0 mm; weight 20.87 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_047

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Rights managed

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48.0Mb (3.4Mb) / 13.7in x 13.7in / 4095 x 4095 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 posthumous issuer Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 Obverse head covering right inscription DIVVS M - Invs Pivs Reverse eagle stands globe head turned left inscription CONSECRATIO SC fields Iconography animals eagles globes 180 Rome Roman Empire Coin Diameter 28.0–29.0 mm weight 20.87 g axis 195° round irregularly edged coin dark brown black patina showing raised profile person's head relief textured hair facial features visible areas lighter brown surface worn.