Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of 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 without a covering facing right, inscribed 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' around. Reverse: Cuboid altar with two doors and finials in the form of horns, inscribed 'DIV OP IO' around. After 161 CE. Roman Empire. 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_100

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers Obverse Head covering facing right inscribed Divvs Antoninvs Reverse Cuboid altar two doors finials form horns Div Op Io 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 15.0–17.5 mm weight 2.58 g axis 180° round dark gray metal coin raised central design resembling rectangular structure two vertical supports base surrounded small raised shapes marks coin slightly irregular edge worn textured surface variations darker lighter gray tones white background.