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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (posthumous), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer Lucius Verus, iconography: doors (architectural), altars, head of the emperor; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, right, legend DIVV A TONINVS around; reverse: cuboidal altar with two doors and a finial in the form of horns, legend DI - O O around; after 161, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin; diameter 16.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_098

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuer Lucius Verus iconography doors architectural altars head obverse Antoninus Pius bare right legend DIVV Toninvs reverse cuboidal altar two doors finial form horns legend DI - O O 161 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 15° small round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge sits white background coin's surface raised rectangular frame central square divided smaller squares shallow curved linear markings rectangle metal showing subtle variations texture slightly lighter darker gray tones.