Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer; posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering to the right, legend DIVVS · ANT NINVS circumferential. Reverse: Eagle stands right, turns head left, legend CONSECRATIO circumferential. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_117

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuer posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head covering right legend DIVVS · ANT NINVS circumferential Reverse Eagle stands turns head left legend CONSECRATIO circumferential 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 0° round metal coin dark gray surface showing wear irregular edges featuring raised profile bearded person facing wavy hair facial detailing surrounded faint raised rim worn decorative elements perimeter background plain white visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights off-white background.