Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180). Denarius Rome - Emperor sacrificing with patera over lighted tripod-altar

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Marcus Aurelius denarius from 170–171 AD shows a veiled togate emperor offering a sacrifice with a patera over a lighted altar, struck in silver.

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Marcus Aurelius. Rome 170-171 AD
AR denarius
3.4g / 19mm
Obv.: IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV: Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right
Rev.: VOTA SOL DECENN COS III: Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left, holding roll in left hand at side: by altar, a bull prostrate.
RIC III 248
Excellent condition.

Marcus Aurelius. Rome 170-171 AD
AR denarius
3.4g / 19mm
Obv.: IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV: Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right
Rev.: VOTA SOL DECENN COS III: Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left, holding roll in left hand at side: by altar, a bull prostrate.
RIC III 248
Excellent condition.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/Period and Variation
Rome - Emperor sacrificing with patera over lighted tripod-altar
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180)
Denomination
Denarius
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
PortugalVerified
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Objects sold
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