Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (issuer) and Marcus Aurelius (issuer); posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a cap, facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTO. Reverse: Eagle standing right, head turned left, inscription CON ECRATIO around. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_112

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Rights managed

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

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus issuer Marcus Aurelius posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head cap facing right inscription DIVVS ANTO Reverse Eagle standing right head turned left inscription CON ECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 0° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised worn design bird- figure standing outstretched tail features set white background coin's edge irregular slightly chipped subtle lighter gray highlights darker gray shadows across textured face.