| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 191 Price realized: 90 EUR (Approx. 97 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Divus Marcus Aurelius AD 180. Struck under Commodus, AD 180. Rome Denarius AR 18 mm, 2,78 g DIVVS [M AN]TONINVS PIVS, bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right / CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right on garlanded altar, head left. Very Fine RIC 272. "CONSECRATIO" refers to the act of consecration, a ritualized process of elevating a deceased emperor to divine status after their death. The eagle, often associated with Jupiter, the king of gods, symbolizes the emperor's soul ascending to the heavens and being received among the gods. The placement of the eagle on a thunderbolt reinforces its divine connection, as the thunderbolt was associated with Jupiter's power and authority. The eagle's majestic stance and spread wings evoke a sense of elevation and majesty. This coin imagery underscores the Romans' beliefs in the divine nature of their emperors and the continuity of power and authority beyond death. It reflects the ritualized nature of emperor worship and the symbolic transition from mortal ruler to divine entity, linking the emperor to the realm of gods in the Roman pantheon. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
