Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 161 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_155

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.3Mb) / 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 issuers posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head Antoninus Pius 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 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn uneven edge sits white background showing raised profile bearded male figure visible hair texture facial contours coin's surface grey darker lighter metallic variations ring raised shapes figure areas slight wear patina.