Caption

Denarius (subaerate?), Lucius Verus (130–169 CE; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; Roman emperor 138–161) (posthumous). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing 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 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_151

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius subaerate Lucius Verus 130–169 Ce Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Ce 161–180 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce 138–161 posthumous Obverse Head covering facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person's head head short wavy hair beard coin surface patches rough texture areas darker corrosion rim irregular small nicks chips Visible colors include silver-gray metal darker brownish-gray spots tarnish.