Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumous issue of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: conjoined busts; legend ADV. DIVVS ANTONINVS; emperor's head on the right; pearled border. Reverse: CONSECRATIO; four-tiered funeral pyre decorated with garlands and topped with a quadriga; pearled border. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin, weight 3.16 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_366

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse conjoined busts legend ADV Divvs Antoninvs emperor's head right pearled border Reverse Consecratio four-tiered funeral pyre decorated garlands topped quadriga 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin weight 3.16 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge showing central raised stepped structure several rectangular tiers surface textured aged appearance visible scratches shallow indentations object displays muted gray-silver color areas darker gray patina small patches brownish discoloration rim small circular depressions near edge faint linear marks radiating center background plain white.