Caption

Denarius, posthumous, depicting Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 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 ANTONINVS. Reverse: rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns; legend DIVO PIO. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 210°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_095

License type

Rights managed

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44.5Mb (1.8Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3942 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous depicting Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right legend ANTONINVS Reverse rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns legend DIVO PIO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 210° circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person relief object dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas textured edges irregularities rim.