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Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius draped on left shoulder, bare-headed, inscription 'IVVS ANTONINV' around. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, quadriga on top, inscription 'CONSECRATI' around. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) depicted posthumously. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_182

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse Head Antoninus Pius draped left shoulder bare-headed inscription Ivvs Antoninv Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top Consecrati Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 depicted posthumously Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.68 g axis 180° single circular coin worn uneven edge rests white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights raised profile person's head facing right short curly hair defined nose chin surrounded rim raised elements faint decorative markings surface several small dents scratches irregularities coin's edge displays chips notches.