Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) as issuers; posthumous portrait of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend CONSECRATIO. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.40 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_190

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuers posthumous portrait Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head covering drapery left shoulder legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CONSECRATIO 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.40 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn uneven edge raised profile man's head facing right surface scratches indentations relief includes detailed hair facial features object shades gray dark silver white background.