Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as 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; legend DIVVS ANTONINVS all around. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top; legend CONSECRATIO all around. After 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_175

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Rights managed

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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 legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CONSECRATIO 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 15° round dark gray metal coin slightly irregular edge showing raised central design resembling stepped tower multi-tiered structure atop base coin surface worn areas subtle scratches raised rim details faint shapes edge visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights.