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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180); obverse: imperial bust of Antoninus Pius, head right, pearled border, inscription ADV. DIVVS ANTONINVS; reverse: CONSE CRTIO, four-tiered funeral pyre decorated with garlands and topped with a quadriga, pearled border; after 166 CE; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.17 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_363

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 obverse imperial bust head right pearled border inscription ADV Divvs Antoninvs reverse Conse Crtio four-tiered funeral pyre decorated garlands topped quadriga 166 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.17 g axis 180° round worn metal coin uneven edge showing raised profile person's head relief head faces right displays textured hair facial features visible wear surface scratches across coin's surface varying tones gray darker gray small areas brownish discoloration greenish patina near bottom edge background plain white.