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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_096

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Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 featuring 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 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 210° single round metallic object worn surface showing raised square design center containing smaller divided square raised rectangular frame small protrusions corners object dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle brownish tones sits plain white background.