Caption

Denarius; issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); posthumous reference to Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS all around. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend CONSECRATIO all around. Iconography: garlands, Antoninus Pius - iconography; statues; funeral pyre. Date: after 161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_163

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Keywords

Denarius issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumous reference 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 CONSECRATIO Iconography Antoninus Pius - iconography Date 161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface sits white background raised stepped rectangular structure center faint shallow markings outer edge coin's rim irregular slightly rough surface exhibits small scratches worn areas shades gray.