Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer; posthumous Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right, inscription 'DIVVS ANTONINVS' all around. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription 'CONSECRATIO' all around. After 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_147

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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 issuer posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder right inscription Divvs Antoninvs Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top Consecratio 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 0° round metallic object raised profile bearded man facing showing detailed hair facial features surrounded raised border several raised marks object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights set plain white background.