Caption

Denarius, after 161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscribed 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' around. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Reverse: Eagle stands on an altar decorated with garlands, head turned left, inscribed 'CONSECRATIO' around. Posthumous portrait of Antoninus Pius (86–161). Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_128

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscribed Divvs Antoninvs Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Reverse Eagle stands altar decorated garlands head turned left Consecratio Posthumous portrait Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised depiction bird perched rectangular platform visible scratches irregular edges object primarily silver-gray darker gray areas slight brownish discoloration set plain white background.