Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (issuer) and Marcus Aurelius (issuer), posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 161 CE; Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_167

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus issuer Marcus Aurelius posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 Obverse Head covering facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile bearded male figure wavy hair detailed facial features object dark gray surface lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle shadows recessed parts rests alone plain white background.