Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and 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 DIVVS ANTONINVS 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. Coin, diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_174

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Rights managed

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44.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3942 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 15° circular metallic object worn dark gray surface showing raised profile bearded man facing detailed hair facial features object irregular edges small nicks indentations slightly convex shape surrounding profile raised decorative elements rim background plain white visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights white.