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 ANTONI'. Reverse: eagle stands right, head turned left, legend 'CONSECRATIO' circling. After 161 CE; Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_113

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 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 Antoni Reverse eagle stands right turned left Consecratio circling 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round metallic coin dark gray surface showing wear small dents featuring raised profile man's head facing right short wavy hair beard defined facial features surrounded beaded border raised decorative elements edge visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights.