Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue after Antoninus Pius (86–161); also associated with Lucius Verus (130–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, drapery on left shoulder, right; legend DIVVS·ANTONINVS. Reverse: rectangular altar with two doors and a finial in the form of horns; legend DIVO·PIO. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_081

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 also associated Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare drapery left shoulder right legend DIVVS·ANTONINVS Reverse rectangular altar two doors finial form horns legend DIVO·PIO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 195° round metallic object worn surface showing raised rectangular structure center resembling small building framed panel vertical horizontal lines central cross- motif object irregular edges small dents surrounding area plain white Colors visible include shades gray silver white.