Caption

Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS circumferential. Reverse: eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland, turns head left, inscription CONSECRATIO 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. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (silver): diameter 18.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_137

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS circumferential Reverse eagle stands altar decorated garland turns head left inscription CONSECRATIO circumferential Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 depicted posthumously Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 18.5–19.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 165° worn circular coin uneven edge shown white background rendered dark gray silver tones coin's obverse displays raised profile bearded head facing right textured hair facial features ring raised markings rim surface scratches small dents areas wear highlights lighter silver metal polished darker gray recessed areas.