Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued posthumously for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINV. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend CO[]ATIO (CO, C, ATIO distributed around). After 161; Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_192

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 issued posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head covering drapery left shoulder facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINV Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CO Atio Co C ATIO distributed 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.25 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge surface showing raised profile head facing right surrounding raised border details object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas darker shadow set white background.