Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), featuring heads of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS around; reverse: rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns, legend DIV IO around. After 161, 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_092

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 featuring heads Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS reverse rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns legend DIV IO 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 180° round dark gray metal object uneven slightly irregular edge centered white background surface worn texture raised square frame middle containing smaller square divided four recessed panels shallow circular indentations near square visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights white background.