Caption

Denarius (subaerate), issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONI[V]S. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend CONSECRA[TO]. After 161 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_165

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius subaerate issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head covering facing right legend DIVVS ANTONI V S Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CONSECRA 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180°