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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (posthumous), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, right, legend DIVVS ANTONINV. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns, legend DIV-OP-IO. After 161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_082

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Obverse Head covering right legend DIVVS ANTONINV Reverse Rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns legend DIV-OP-IO 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing coin silvery gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised details man's hair beard textured carved waves curls facial features neck modeled relief coin edge irregular slightly dented places raised marks decorative elements portrait.