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Sestertius, posthumous issues for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), with Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) named as issuers. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, inscription VVS ANTONINVS all around. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues; on top a quadriga carried by the emperor, inscription CONSE - CR, I, all around, in SC. Fields. Iconography: garlands, head of the emperor, quadrigae, statues, funeral pyre. Date: after 161. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin (sestertius). Dimensions: diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 26.65 g, axis 0°.

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Sestertius posthumous issues Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 issuers Obverse Head covering facing right inscription VVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues top quadriga carried inscription CONSE - CR I Sc Fields Iconography head quadrigae funeral pyre Date 161 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin sestertius Dimensions diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 26.65 g axis 0° round worn coin uneven edge textured surface showing areas brown dark brown reddish-brown small dark spots featuring faint raised central design layered topped cluster short vertical elements surface wear smooth rough patches.