Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180) with Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192) as issuer. 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 left, inscription CONSECRATIO all around, in SC fields. Iconography: animals, eagles, Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, globes. After 180, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). 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_048

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Rights managed

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48.0Mb (1.7Mb) / 13.7in x 13.7in / 4095 x 4095 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 issuer 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 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 28.0–29.0 mm weight 20.87 g axis 195° dark brown circular object irregular edge showing raised depiction bird outstretched wings standing rounded base surface areas lighter brown patina darker brown shadows worn textures subtle highlights bird's contours.