Caption

Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right; legend DIVVS · ANTINVS (circumferential). Reverse: Eagle standing on an altar decorated with a garland, facing right, head turned left; legend C·RAT·O (circumferential). Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) depicted posthumously. Iconography: animals, garlands, eagle, altars; material: silver coin. Roman Empire, Rome. Diameter: 18.0–19.0 mm; weight: 2.80 g; axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_132

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare facing right legend DIVVS · ANTINVS circumferential Reverse Eagle standing altar decorated garland head turned left legend C·RAT·O Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 depicted posthumously Iconography animals garlands eagle altars material silver coin Roman Empire Rome Diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° round metallic object dull gray surface showing wear slight uneven edges sits white background object bears raised simplified depiction bird visible wings perched rectangular pedestal shallow scratches indented marks across surface small notch side.