Caption

Denarius (subaerate?) minted after 161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a cap facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS circumferential. Reverse: Eagle stands on a globe to the right, turns its head left, inscription CONSECR[TIO] 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, eagle, globe (attribute), head of the emperor. Roman Empire (after 161), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_139

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Keywords

Denarius subaerate minted 161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius cap facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS circumferential Reverse Eagle stands globe turns head left inscription CONSECR Tio circumferential Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 86–161 138–161 depicted posthumously Iconography animals eagle attribute head Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 165° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person's head profile surrounded textured border object displays mix gray dark silver tones small areas brownish discoloration subtle highlights shadows across irregular edges.