Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, drapery on left shoulder, right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS all around. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CONSECRATIO all around. After 161 CE, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diam. 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.35 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_189

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Rights managed

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44.5Mb (2.0Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3942 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare drapery left shoulder right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diam 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.35 g axis 180° round dark gray coin worn raised multi-tiered structure depicted center sitting white background coin textured slightly scratched surface irregular edge small chipped area visible colors dark gray white.