Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_104

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head cap right legend DIVVS · ANTONINVS Reverse eagle standing right turned left legend CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° round metallic object dark gray surface showing wear slight irregularity rim featuring raised depiction bird outstretched wings perched small base surrounded several raised shapes edge background plain white visible colors dark gray white.