Caption

Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a cap to the right, inscription DIVVS·ANTONINVS. Reverse: eagle standing right, head turned left, inscription CONSECRATIO. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) depicted posthumously; iconography includes eagle and emperor's head. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_103

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse head Antoninus Pius cap right inscription DIVVS·ANTONINVS Reverse eagle standing right turned left inscription CONSECRATIO Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 86–161 138–161 depicted posthumously iconography includes emperor's head Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man's head facing right wavy hair detailed facial features object primarily gray darker lighter metallic variations sits plain white background.