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Denarius, issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); posthumous portrayal of 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, inscription CONSECRATIO. Iconography: garlands, statues, funeral pyre, head of the emperor. Date: after 161. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_161

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Denarius issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumous portrayal Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head covering facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues inscription CONSECRATIO Iconography funeral pyre head Date 161 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile man's head relief detailed hair beard textures surface scratches small cracks darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights raised areas set plain white background.