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AE sestertius issued under Commodus. Obverse has bare head of Marcus Aurelius right, DIVVUS M ANTONINVS PIVS. Reverse has Marcus Aurelius (with beard indicated) riding on back of eagle heavenward. CONSECRATIO / SC. 21.81g, 30mm, 6 o’clock. Coin courtesy of the University of Nottingham Museum.