Caption

Denarius, posthumous; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) bare, facing right, legend DIVVS • ANTONINVS; reverse: rectangular altar with two doors and a finial in form of horns, inscription DIVO PIO. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). After 161 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver denarius; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_087

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous obverse head Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 bare facing right legend DIVVS • ANTONINVS reverse rectangular altar two doors finial form horns inscription DIVO PIO Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° circular metallic object raised profile person relief center showing neck side view short wavy hair beard surface worn uneven textures scratches small dents object gray darker lighter silver tones slight tarnish irregularities rim small chipped area visible.