Caption

Denarius, posthumous issues: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) as issuers. Obverse: head of the emperor with drapery on the left shoulder, right; inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS all around. Reverse: Column with a statue of Antoninus Pius holding a scepter and an eagle; inscription DIVO • PIO all around. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.14 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_078

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issues Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 issuers Obverse head drapery left shoulder right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Column statue Antoninus Pius holding scepter eagle inscription DIVO • PIO 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.14 g axis 180° round metallic coin raised profile bearded man relief facing surrounded raised rim decorative elements coin surface wear irregular edges small dents scratches visible colors metallic gray darker gray tones areas slight patina creating subtle variations shading.