Caption

Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; legend 'DIVVS ANTONINVS'. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, topped by a quadriga; legend 'CONSECRATIO'. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169), Marcus Aurelius (121–180); posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161). Rome, Roman Empire. Coin, diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_154

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder right legend Divvs Antoninvs Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues topped quadriga Consecratio Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 posthumous depiction 86–161 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° single round metallic object irregular edges sits white background showing raised design tiered structure arch- openings decorative elements ring raised markings edge visible colors silver shades gray.