Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (issuer) and Marcus Aurelius (issuer), posthumous image of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, with drapery on the left shoulder, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, topped by a quadriga, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin, diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_169

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus issuer Marcus Aurelius posthumous image Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare drapery left shoulder inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues topped quadriga inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn raised profile person facing right center surrounded raised border raised markings edge coin silvery-gray darker gray shading recesses small highlights raised areas.