Caption

Denarius; issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169); posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 161. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.35 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_188

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Rights managed

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44.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3942 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 posthumous depiction Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head covering drapery left shoulder right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.35 g axis 180° circular dark gray metal coin sitting white background showing raised profile bearded male face side view textured hair beard worn raised decorative marks rim visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights white background.