Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue after Antoninus Pius (86–161) showing head of Antoninus Pius bare to right with inscription 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' around; reverse: eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, head turned left, inscription 'CONSECRATIO' around. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169). Iconography: garlands, animals, eagle, altars, head of the emperor. Date: after 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.97 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_293

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 showing head Antoninus Pius bare right inscription Divvs Antoninvs reverse eagle standing altar decorated garland head turned left Consecratio Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 Iconography garlands animals altars emperor Date 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.97 g axis 0° round metallic object raised profile person side view showing facial features short hairstyle set slightly darker background object uneven edge textured surface visible wear dominant colors silver dark gray.