Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers decorated with garlands and statues, quadriga on top, legend CONSE, ATIO. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180); posthumous portrait of Antoninus Pius (86–161). Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; dia. 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers decorated with garlands and statues, quadriga on top, legend CONSE, ATIO. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180); posthumous portrait of Antoninus Pius (86–161). Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; dia. 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius 161 Ce Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CONSE Atio Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 posthumous portrait Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Empire Rome Silver coin dia 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° single round metallic object dark gray surface lighter silvery highlights sits plain white background showing embossed multi-tiered stepped structure center raised irregular rim small notches metal worn subtle scratches variations tone shape slightly irregular perfectly circular.

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