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Denarius, posthumous issue of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180, issuer), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169, issuer), featuring iconography related to Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering to the right, inscription DIVVS • ANTONINVS around. Reverse: rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns, inscription DIV • IO around. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_091

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Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 featuring iconography related Obverse head covering right inscription DIVVS • ANTONINVS Reverse rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns inscription DIV • IO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man facing figure wavy hair defined jaw neck coin displays irregular edges subtle rim detailing raised markings portrait visible colors image shades gray silver coin set white background.