Caption

Denarius, after 161 CE. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, drapery on left shoulder, facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINV all around. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, inscription CO, C, ATIO all around. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180); Antoninus Pius (86–161) depicted posthumously. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_193

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Ce Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare drapery left shoulder facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINV Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CO C Atio Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Antoninus Pius 86–161 depicted posthumously Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.25 g axis 180° round worn object uneven edge dark gray color showing surface cracks central raised stepped structure rectangular tiers set white background.