Denarius, after 161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering to the right, inscription 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' (circumferential). Reverse: Eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland to the right, turns its head to the left, inscription 'CONSECRATIO' (circumferential). Issuers: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (posthumous for Antoninus Pius). Iconography: garlands, animals, eagle, head of the emperor, altars. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.97 g; axis 0°.
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Denarius, after 161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering to the right, inscription 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' (circumferential). Reverse: Eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland to the right, turns its head to the left, inscription 'CONSECRATIO' (circumferential). Issuers: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (posthumous for Antoninus Pius). Iconography: garlands, animals, eagle, head of the emperor, altars. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.97 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius 161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering right inscription Divvs Antoninvs circumferential Reverse Eagle stands altar decorated garland turns head left Consecratio Issuers Marcus Aurelius Lucius Verus posthumous Iconography garlands animals eagle emperor altars Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.97 g axis 0° round worn metal coin sits white background showing raised design bird folded wings perched horizontal element coin's surface textured scratches small indentations faint raised marks bird near coin's edge visible colors dark gray coin white background.

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