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Sestertius, posthumous issue for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); issuers Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius, bare, draped on left shoulder, facing right, inscription DIVVS • ANTONINVS. Reverse: four-tiered funeral pyre decorated with garlands and statues; on top a quadriga carried by the emperor, inscription CONSECRAT and SC. Iconography: Antoninus Pius, funeral pyre, quadrigae, garlands, statues. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin: sestertius; diameter obverse 31.5 mm, diameter reverse 34.0 mm, weight 26.85 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_201

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Sestertius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Obverse head bare draped left shoulder facing right inscription DIVVS • ANTONINVS Reverse four-tiered funeral pyre decorated garlands statues top quadriga carried inscription CONSECRAT Sc Iconography funeral pyre quadrigae 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin sestertius diameter obverse 31.5 mm diameter reverse 34.0 mm weight 26.85 g axis 15° worn circular coin raised profile bearded man facing right showing hair ear nose mouth neck coin surface textured signs wear pitting rim slightly irregular dotted inner border raised shapes edge suggesting decorative elements colors visible brown darker brown hints greenish patina.