Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_134

License type

Rights managed

Available size

21.8Mb (1.7Mb) / 9.2in x 9.2in / 2760 x 2760 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head covering facing right legend Divv Antoninvs circumferential Reverse eagle stands altar right turning head left Consecratio Iconography altars Date 161 Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge sits white background coin surface matte textured finish lighter gray highlights raised areas small smoother worn spots coin’s face low-relief depiction bird perched rectangular base bird base appearing slightly lighter gray surrounding field colors visible dark gray lighter gray white background.