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Roman Silver Denarius 'Divus Marcus Aurelius (under Commodus)' (AD 180)
€290,00
Material:
- Silver
Era:
- Ancient Roman
Rarity:
- Rare
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Description
Roman Silver Denarius 'Divus Marcus Aurelius (under Commodus)' (AD 180)
A very fine (vf) denarius struck under Divus Marcus Aurelius (under Commodus) at Rome in AD 180.
Obverse
Legend: DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS
Full Latin: DIVVS MARCVS ANTONINVS PIVS
Translation: the Deified, Marcus, Dutiful
Description: Imperial portrait.
Reverse
Legend: CONSECRATIO
Full Latin: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration (deification of the deceased emperor)
Description: Eagle standing left on bar, head right, holding wreath in beak
Historical context
This denarius was struck under Commodus in 180 CE following the death and consecration (DIVVS) of his father Marcus Aurelius. The CONSECRATIO eagle reverse depicts the apotheosis of the deified emperor, a standard motif on posthumous coinage. Such consecratio issues commemorated the formal divinization (apotheosis) of an emperor by senatorial decree.
Specifications
- Denomination: Denarius
- Mint: Rome
- Date struck: AD 180
- Reference: RIC III 267
- Weight: 3.6 g
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Die axis:
- Condition: Very Fine (VF)
Wear it as a pendant
This coin can be paired with our handmade 925 silver chain with bail to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.
Provenance
Acquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.
Care
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Authenticity
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