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, facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINV. Reverse: eagle standing right, head turned left, inscription ONSECRATIO. Iconography: Antoninus Pius, eagle, animals. Date: after 161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: silver coin. Measurements: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_115

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 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 facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINV Reverse eagle standing right turned left inscription ONSECRATIO Iconography animals Date 161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium silver coin Measurements diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0° round worn metallic object uneven edge dark gray tones sits white background surface raised profile human head low relief textured hair beard rim subtle indents scratches metal surface lighter gray highlights wear abrasion exposed shinier areas.