Caption

Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; legend DIVVS • ANTONINVS. Reverse: Rectangular altar with two doors and a finial in the form of horns; legend DIVO PIO. Issuers: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) [posthumous], Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_080

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder right legend DIVVS • ANTONINVS Reverse Rectangular altar two doors finial form horns legend DIVO PIO Issuers 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 195° single round coin raised portrait profile occupies center white background coin metallic primarily gray darker gray relief lighter gray highlights showing bearded figure facing detailed hair facial features surrounded raised decorative elements coin edge coin surface slight wear subtle dents rim.