Caption

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, drapery on left shoulder, right; legend DIVVS • ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues; atop a quadriga bearing the emperor; legend CONSECRAT and SC. Iconography: garlands, quadrigae, head of the emperor, statues, funeral pyre. Date: after 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: coin (sestertius). Dimensions: diam. 31.5–34.0 mm, weight 26.85 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_202

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Keywords

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 drapery left shoulder right legend DIVVS • ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues atop quadriga bearing legend CONSECRAT Sc Iconography quadrigae head funeral pyre Date 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium coin sestertius Dimensions diam 31.5–34.0 mm weight 26.85 g axis 15° round worn coin uneven edge showing stepped tiered design center surface mostly brown darker brown greenish patina mottling areas lighter brown metal coin surface textured wear scratches small pits raised rim faint raised elements edge.