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Denarius, posthumous issue after Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS circumferential. Reverse: eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland, turns its head left, legend CONSECRATIO circumferential. Iconography: garlands, animals, eagle, altars; subject: Antoninus Pius consecration. Date: after 161; Culture: Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin (denarius); diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.21 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_247

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Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse head covering facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS circumferential Reverse eagle stands altar decorated garland turns head left legend CONSECRATIO circumferential Iconography garlands animals altars subject Antoninus Pius consecration Date 161 Culture Roman Empire Medium silver coin denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.21 g axis 195° worn round coin raised profile man's head showing short hair beard coin's surface textured raised rim details decorative beading near edge visible colors shades gray silver set white background.