Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: beaded border, right-facing imperial bust of Antoninus Pius with inscription AW. DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: beaded border, eagle standing right with head turned backward on an altar decorated with a garland, inscription CON ECR TIO. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome; coin; weight 3.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_356

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse beaded border right-facing imperial bust inscription AW Divvs Antoninvs Reverse eagle standing right head turned backward altar decorated garland inscription CON ECR TIO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome coin weight 3.21 g round worn metallic coin dark silver-gray color uneven slightly dented edges showing raised image bird perched rectangular pedestal center bird pedestal rendered silvery-gray tone surrounded faint decorative border small raised marks rim.