Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (posthumous), issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). 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 DIVO PIO around. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_093

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse head covering right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns inscription DIVO PIO 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 15° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded head relief surrounded ring raised irregular shapes suggesting markings object primarily dark gray lighter silver highlights raised areas darker gray shadows recessed areas sits plain white background.