Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), posthumous issue for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, drapery on the left shoulder, 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 2.95 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_164

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head covering drapery left shoulder 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 2.95 g axis 180° small round metallic object dull gray color sits plain white background surface raised tiered stepped structure center rectangular base successive smaller rectangular layers ring irregular markings edge object's rim slightly uneven small scratches subtle variations gray tones.