Caption

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 bare, right, inscription DIVVS • ANTONINVS. Reverse: Rectangular altar with two doors and a finial in the form of horns, inscription DIVO • PIO. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_088

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Keywords

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 Antoninus Pius bare right inscription DIVVS • ANTONINVS Reverse Rectangular altar two doors finial form horns inscription DIVO • PIO 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn surface shown plain white background displaying darker gray lighter silver tones object embossed rectangular architectural motif center resembling small structure stepped base roof- top shallow grooves raised edges rim metal surface irregularities small nicks subtle variations gray silver shading.