Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of 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, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Eagle stands on an altar decorated with a garland, turns its head left, inscription CONSECRATIO. Iconography: garlands, animals, eagle, head of the emperor; altars. Date: after 161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.21 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_248

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Keywords

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 inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Eagle stands altar decorated garland turns head left inscription CONSECRATIO Iconography garlands animals eagle head altars Date 161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.21 g axis 195° circular metallic object worn textured surface shown white background object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows faint lighter highlights edges slightly uneven chipped face low-relief design depicting bird outstretched wings perched horizontal platform raised decorative marks shapes visible bird.