Caption

Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, inscribed 'IVVS ANTONINV' (all around). Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscribed 'CONSECRATI' (all around). Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180); Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) depicted posthumously. Iconography: garlands, head of the emperor, statues, funeral pyre. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_183

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder facing right inscribed 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 86–161 138–161 depicted posthumously Iconography Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.68 g axis 180° round dark gray metal coin uneven edges shown white background coin raised central design depicting tiered structure small flame tuft ring raised markings edge surface scratches wear visible colors dark gray white background.