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Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS circumferential. Reverse: Eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland, turns its head left, inscription CONS CRATIO circumferential. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169); Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) depicted posthumously. Iconography: garlands, eagle, altars, animals, emperor’s head. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.50 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius 161 Ce Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS circumferential Reverse Eagle stands altar decorated garland turns head left inscription CONS CRATIO circumferential Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 86–161 138–161 depicted posthumously Iconography garlands eagle altars animals emperor’s head Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180° circular dark gray metallic coin embossed profile bearded man showing hair ear eye nose mouth neck coin edge irregular slightly worn raised decorative ridges small chips surface lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas.