Marcus Aurelius – Altar

Marcus Aurelius – Altar
Silver antoninianus (= double denarius), Rome, 249 - 251 A.D.
   
Obv. DIVO MARCO ANTONINO; 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) 92a; RSC (Marcus Aurelius) 1058
   
Picture credit: Gemini, LLC (Auction 13), 6.4.2017, lot 304


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