Caption

Denarius; issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169); posthumous for Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, facing right, inscription 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' (circumferential). Reverse: eagle standing right, head turned left, inscription 'CONSECRATIO' (circumferential). Iconography: animals, eagle; date: after 161; place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.45 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_101

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Rights managed

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44.5Mb (2.2Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3942 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head covering facing right inscription Divvs Antoninvs circumferential Reverse eagle standing right turned left Consecratio Iconography animals date 161 place Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.45 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface shown white background coin primarily silvery-gray darker gray areas metal aged shadowed faint hints brownish tarnish edges obverse displays raised profile bearded male figure facing detailed wavy hair textured beard surrounded decorative raised border ring short ridges near rim coin edge irregular small nicks visible cracks relief recessed areas create contrasts light shadow across surface.