Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue after Antoninus Pius (86–161) showing Lucius Verus (130–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180) as issuers. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscription IVVS · ANTONINVS around. Reverse: rectangular altar with two doors and a finial in the form of horned protome, inscription D · O all around. After 161 CE, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_185

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 showing Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 issuers Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscription IVVS · ANTONINVS Reverse rectangular altar two doors finial form horned protome inscription D · O 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.68 g axis 195° round metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile person's head relief featuring facial contours short hairstyle hinted beard surface wear small scratches object primarily gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights background white.