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Denarius, after 161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing 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. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Lucius Verus (130–169); posthumous depiction of Antoninus Pius (86–161). Iconography: garlands, head of the emperor, statues, funeral pyre. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_195

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Keywords

Denarius 161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering facing right inscription Divvs Antoninvs Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top Consecratio Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 posthumous depiction 86–161 Iconography head emperor funeral pyre Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray slightly uneven surface worn edges showing raised central multi-tiered rectangular structure irregular indentations small raised figures tiers surrounded rim shallow embossed shapes colors visible include lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish-gray patina spots.