Description

Roman Empire Sestertius 180 Marcus Aurelius Divus CONSECRATIO S C Eagle (3644L)

Obverse

Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right.

Lettering: DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS

Translation:

Dicus Marcus Antoninus Pius.

The Divine Marcus Antoninus, the pious.

Reverse

Eagle, flying right, bearing on its back Marcus Aurelius, holding sceptre.

Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C

Translation:

Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.

Consecration. Decree of the senate.

Roman Empire (Rome)

Emperor Commodus (177-192)

Type Standard circulation coin

Year 180

Value Sestertius = 1⁄4 Denarius (¼)

Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)

Composition Bronze

Weight 24.85 g

Diameter 30.97 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technique Hammered

Orientation Variable alignment ↺

Demonetized Yes

Number N# 266057

References RIC III# 659, OCRE# ric.3.com.659