Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (issuer) and Marcus Aurelius (issuer); posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, with drapery on left shoulder, right; inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top; inscription CONSECRATIO. After 161, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_153

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Rights managed

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44.5Mb (999.3Kb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3942 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus issuer Marcus Aurelius posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare drapery left shoulder right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface shown white background featuring raised profile man's head relief facing short curly hair beard object's color primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recessed portions lighter highlights raised details irregular slightly scalloped edge.