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Denarius, posthumous issue for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), associated with Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman Emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS · ANTONINVS. Reverse: Antoninus Pius seated left, holding a long scepter and a branch, legend DIV · O · IO around. Iconography: scepters, branches, head of the emperor. After 161 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (silver denarius): diameter 18.5–18.9 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_077

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 associated Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman Emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscription DIVVS · ANTONINVS Reverse seated left holding long scepter branch legend DIV · O · IO Iconography scepters branches emperor 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 18.5–18.9 mm weight 3.50 g axis 0° round dark gray coin worn edges showing raised design seated figure facing right holding small branch sprig simple chair throne beneath figure faint dotted border part rim coin surface lighter gray highlights raised areas slightly darker gray recessed areas.