Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; Roman emperor 138–161), posthumous issue commemorating Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: emperor's head right with pearled border, inscription ADV·DIVVS·ANTONINVS. Reverse: CONSECRATIO — four-tiered funeral pyre decorated with garlands and topped with a quadriga, pearled border. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; weight 3.18 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_358

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous issue commemorating Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Ce 161–180 Obverse emperor's head right pearled border inscription ADV·DIVVS·ANTONINVS Reverse Consecratio four-tiered funeral pyre decorated garlands topped quadriga 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.18 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge showing stepped tiered structure relief center surface areas smooth wear shallow engraved details traces greenish corrosion subtle patches darker lighter metal tones rim irregular small notches indentations colors visible gray brown green.