Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend CONSECRATIO. Iconography: garlands, head of the emperor, funeral pyre, statues. After 161, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_180

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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 depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head covering facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CONSECRATIO Iconography 161 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 225° round metallic coin worn raised profile bearded man showing hair facial features low relief coin surface textured scratches indentations slightly rim colors visible dark gray lighter gray highlights white background.