Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a cap to the right, inscription DIVVS · ANTONINVS. Reverse: eagle standing right, turning head left, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_110

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head cap right inscription DIVVS · ANTONINVS Reverse eagle standing right turning head left inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface sits white background silvery-gray darker gray shadows slight highlights raised profile bearded head facing detailed hair facial features rim object slightly irregular pattern indentations subtle variations tone across surface light gray dark gray.