Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (posthumous), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) (issuer), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering to the right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues; on the top a quadriga carried by the emperor, inscription CONSECRATIO; in exergue, SC. After 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; bronze; diameter ~30–31 mm; weight 23.15 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_489

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.0Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse Head covering right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues top quadriga carried inscription CONSECRATIO exergue Sc 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter ~30–31 mm weight 23.15 g axis 0° round coin worn brown dark brown patina showing stepped rectangular structure center stacked tiers tier engraved small human- figures decorative elements topped raised square element plant- shapes emerging coin edge irregular surface patches darker discoloration lighter brown highlights.