Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, legend DIVVS · ANTONINVS (circumferential). Reverse: eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland, facing right and turning head left, legend CONSE · CRATIO (circumferential). After 161 CE; Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; diameters 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_124

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Rights managed

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44.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3942 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right legend DIVVS · ANTONINVS circumferential Reverse eagle stands altar decorated garland turning head left legend CONSE · CRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameters 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 195° round metallic coin shown white background raised design bird perched rectangular pedestal coin surface gray darker lighter areas raised details create shadows highlights gray tones.