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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_166

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Keywords

Denarius subaerate issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumous subject Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head covering facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONI VS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRA O 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° worn round metallic object dark gray surface showing irregular edges dents object displays raised central design tiered structure arch- shapes blocky levels several raised decorative marks sides tones shades gray subtle lighter highlights raised areas darker gray recessed parts set plain white background.