Caption

Denarius; issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 161 CE; Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 16.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_178

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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 issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head covering facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 195° round metallic coin raised profile bearded man relief center showing textured hair facial features coin surface worn uneven visible raised edges minor chips coin primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised portions background plain white.