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, inscription DIVVS ANTONI. Reverse: eagle standing right, head turned left, legend CONSECRATIO. After 161 CE; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_114

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 inscription DIVVS ANTONI Reverse eagle standing right turned left legend CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing engraved bird profile irregular edge chips subtle raised relief details background plain white visible colors include lighter gray highlights white.