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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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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