Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_094

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right legend DIVVS·ANTONINVS Reverse rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns legend DIVO·PIO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 15° worn round metallic object dark gray silver patina showing uneven surface texture areas shine featuring raised rectangular framed motif vertical elements inside short projecting shapes top corners set white background.