Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuers; posthumous Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right, inscription DIVV ANTONINV (all around). Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO (all around). After 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (denarius). Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_171

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder right inscription DIVV ANTONINV Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin denarius Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.92 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn raised profile person side view showing facial features hair details metal dark gray lighter gray highlights surface slightly irregular edge textured surface shallow depressions raised areas.