Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, legend DIVVS • ANTINVS circumferential. Reverse: Eagle standing right, head turned left, legend CONSECRATIO circumferential. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin (silver); diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_118

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 issuers posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare facing right legend DIVVS • ANTINVS circumferential Reverse Eagle standing right head turned left legend CONSECRATIO circumferential 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 0° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge small chips showing raised depiction bird outstretched wings standing short base coin surface worn areas shallow scratches lighter gray highlights raised details darker gray recessed areas.