Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Antoninus Pius (86–161) and Lucius Verus (130–169) / Marcus Aurelius (121–180); obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, 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, Rome; coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.68 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_245

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 obverse head covering drapery left shoulder right inscription Divvs Antoninvs reverse funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top Consecratio 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.68 g axis 180° small round metallic object dark gray slightly uneven surface featuring raised profile man's head relief facing visible hair facial features neck upper shoulder area rim irregular ring raised decorative elements portrait background white.