Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' all around. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend 'CONSECRATIO' all around. Iconography: garlands, head of the emperor, statues, funeral pyre. Date: after 161. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin: denarius; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.70 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_142

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head covering facing right legend Divvs Antoninvs Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top Consecratio Iconography Date 161 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.70 g axis 180° round dark gray coin uneven edges sits white background coin raised multi-tiered structure textured surfaces shallow relief details level small raised marks decorative elements rim.