Marcus Aurelius – Altar

Marcus Aurelius – Altar
Silver antoninianus (= double denarius), Rome, 249 - 251 A.D.
   
Obv. DIVO MARCO; Radiate head of Divus Marcus Aurelius r.
Rev. CONSECRATIO; Altar-enclosure with double panelled doors, flames rising from the top of the altar, sometimes with horns visible on either side.

   

   RIC (Decius) 92b; RSC (Marcus Aurelius) 1059
   
Picture credit: Roma Numismatics Limited (E-Sale 26), 30.4.2016, lot 766


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