Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuers; posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend CONSE CRATIO. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.02 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_160

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 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 depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head covering facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CONSE CRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.02 g axis 180° worn round coin dark gray metallic surface showing indented multi-tiered structure center ring raised irregular shapes edge coin's rim uneven small chips cracks texture rough slightly pitted white background visible colors white.