Caption

Denarius, after 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. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169); Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) depicted posthumously. Iconography: garlands, head of the emperor, statues, funeral pyre. Roman Empire (after 161), Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_172

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Keywords

Denarius 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 Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 86–161 138–161 depicted posthumously Iconography head funeral pyre Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.92 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface small notch edge showing raised tiered shape center topped small flame- detail surrounded shallow irregular markings rim visible colors include shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.