Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180), issuer; posthumous Antoninus Pius (86–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, 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. After 161 CE; Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_196

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Rights managed

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44.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3942 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius covering drapery left shoulder facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top inscription CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile bearded man's head side view surrounded raised decorative elements edge object worn irregular edges small nicks showing dark gray silver color subtle highlights shadows.