Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous representation of Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS • ANTONINVS. Reverse: eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, head turned left, inscription CONSECRATIO. Iconography: Antoninus Pius. After 161, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.40 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_130

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 representation Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscription DIVVS • ANTONINVS Reverse eagle standing altar decorated garland turned left inscription CONSECRATIO Iconography 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.40 g axis 0° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised depiction bird perched rectangular pedestal coin's edges irregular surface lighter gray highlights small darker spots.