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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). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, inscription 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' around. Reverse: Cuboid altar with two doors and finials in the form of horns, inscription 'DIV OP IO' around. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 15.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.58 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_099

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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 Obverse Head covering facing right inscription Divvs Antoninvs Reverse Cuboid altar two doors finials form horns Div Op Io 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.0–17.5 mm weight 2.58 g axis 180° single circular coin raised profile head relief plain background coin metallic dark gray silver tones worn surface texture slight irregularities edge.