Caption

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 to the 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, head of the emperor. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A69_126

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Keywords

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 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge sits white background coin raised central figure person kneeling platform worn details raised shapes marks rim suggesting decorative stamped elements.