Caption

Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, inscription 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' (posthumous). Reverse: Eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland to the right, turning its head to the left, inscription 'ONSECRATIO'. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — altars, garlands, animals. 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_138

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering facing right inscription Divvs Antoninvs posthumous Reverse Eagle stands altar decorated garland turning head left Onsecratio Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Iconography 86–161 138–161 altars garlands animals Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 18.5–19.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 165° circular dark gray metal coin irregular edges showing wear visible crack featuring raised image bird perched horizontal platform pedestal set plain white background.