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 ANTO NVS. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO. Date: after 161 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_184

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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 ANTO NVS Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO Date 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 0° single round metal coin shown white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights worn textured surface uneven edges raised profile person's head relief facing raised decorative shapes head.