Caption

Denarius attributed to Lucius Verus (130–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180); posthumous Antoninus Pius (86–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend CON·RATIO. After 161 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 2.70 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_191

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius attributed Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CON·RATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° round worn metal object dark gray surface showing irregular edges slightly raised rim featuring central stepped tiered structure low relief surrounding indented shapes visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights.