Caption

Denarius, after 161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; inscription DIVVS A NINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top; inscription CONSECRATIO. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169); Antoninus Pius (86–161) depicted posthumously. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.92 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_193

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder right inscription DIVVS Ninvs Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 86–161 depicted posthumously Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.92 g axis 195° small round object worn metallic surface shades dark gray silver sits white background object indented central motif resembling stepped structure rectangular curved edges surrounded shallow irregular marks faint curved impressions perimeter small surface scratches dents rim.