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, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS around. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO around. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_148

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 0° round dark gray coin uneven edges rests white background coin's surface raised tiered structure center resembles stacked rectangular layers small vertical element surrounded ring raised markings edge coin slightly worn textured surface lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed parts.