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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (posthumous), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography: doors, head of the emperor, altars. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS · ANTONIN. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns, inscription DIVO · PIO. After 161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_089

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 iconography doors head altars Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscription DIVVS · ANTONIN Reverse Rectangular altar pair finial form horns inscription DIVO · PIO 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn surface shown white background featuring raised profile person facing right textured hair beard rim beaded border raised irregular markings edge dominant colors metallic gray darker gray tones.