Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (issuer) and Marcus Aurelius (issuer), posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS around. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top; legend CO•ECR•TIO around. After 161, Rome, Roman Empire. Silver coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.89 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_195

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus issuer Marcus Aurelius posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head bare facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CO•ECR•TIO 161 Rome Roman Empire Silver coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.89 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dark gray surface showing irregular edges shallow raised recessed areas form stacked tiered shape center surface varied texture smoother rougher patches faint linear impressions radiating central motif visible colors shades gray dark silver.