Denarius, posthumous issue: Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of the Emperor to the right; pearled border; inscription: 'ADV. DI. VS ANTONINV S' (legend abbreviated). Reverse: 'CONSECRATIO'; four-stepped funeral pyre decorated with garlands and topped with a quadriga; pearled border. After 166 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, posthumous issue: Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of the Emperor to the right; pearled border; inscription: 'ADV. DI. VS ANTONINV S' (legend abbreviated). Reverse: 'CONSECRATIO'; four-stepped funeral pyre decorated with garlands and topped with a quadriga; pearled border. After 166 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse Head Emperor right pearled border inscription Adv Di Vs Antoninv S legend abbreviated Reverse Consecratio four-stepped funeral pyre decorated garlands topped quadriga 166 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin weight 3.15 g axis 180° worn round coin uneven edge shades gray silver showing raised central design resembles tiered structure platform circular border carved shapes surface several chips rough patches darker tarnished spots.

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