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Emperors on Eagles' Wings


Marcus Aurelius, AE sestertius, posthumous issue by his son Commodus RIC 660(ca. 180 AD)
Obv.: Marcus Aurelius r., DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS
Rev.: Aurelius riding Jove's eagle with thunderbolt r., CONSECRATIO



Related link: Ethereal Preening

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