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 stands right, turns head left, inscription SECRATIO (ONSECRATIO?). After 161 CE; Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.65 g; axis 0°.
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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 stands right, turns head left, inscription SECRATIO (ONSECRATIO?). After 161 CE; Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.65 g; axis 0°.

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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 stands right turns left inscription SECRATIO Onsecratio 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0° small circular dark gray metal coin uneven edges worn surface showing raised relief side-facing profile depiction winged creature next coin displays textured areas lighter darker gray patina small irregular chip edge.

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