Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Antoninus Pius right. Pearled border. Reverse: CONSECRTIO — four-stepped funeral pyre decorated with garlands and topped with a quadriga. Inscription: Adv. DI, VS ANTONINV S. After 166 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_361

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse bust Antoninus Pius right Pearled border Reverse Consecrtio four-stepped funeral pyre decorated garlands topped quadriga Inscription Adv Di Vs Antoninv S 166 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic coin aged uneven surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right detailed hair facial features visible coin irregular edges small chips textured background areas wear patina Colors visible include silver gray dark gray greenish spots.