Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180), issued after 161. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, drapery on the left shoulder, inscription DIVVS A[N]TINVS. Reverse: four-tier funeral pyre decorated with garlands and statues, quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO. Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.92 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_192

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 issued 161 Obverse head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder inscription DIVVS A N Tinvs Reverse four-tier funeral pyre decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.92 g axis 195° round metallic object worn uneven edge sits centered white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas surface embossed profile human head facing right visible facial features hair texture surrounded subtle raised markings perimeter metal surface slightly pitted scratched shallow dents worn spots giving patina darker lighter gray tones.