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