Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), struck posthumously for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend 'DIVV ANTONINVS' (circumferential). Reverse: eagle stands on an altar to the right, turns its head left, legend 'CONSECRATIO' (circumferential). Iconography: Antoninus Pius, eagle, altar. Date: after 161. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_133

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 struck posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head covering facing right legend Divv Antoninvs circumferential Reverse eagle stands altar turns head left Consecratio Iconography Date 161 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round dark gray metal coin slightly irregular edge showing raised profile person surface worn lighter-gray highlights raised areas subtle scratches texture variations.