Légende

Sestertius, posthumous issue after Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issued under Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues; atop a quadriga carried by the emperor, inscription CONSECRATIO, in exergue SC. After 161, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; bronze; diameter 30–31 mm; weight 23.15 g; axis 0°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A61_488

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (3.9Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issued under Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues atop quadriga carried inscription CONSECRATIO exergue SC 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 30–31 mm weight 23.15 g axis 0° round coin raised profile bearded man facing right showing stylized hairstyle beard engraved facial features neck coin surface primarily brown areas darker brown small patches greenish-blue patina rim slightly irregular worn faint raised decorative elements edge metal scratches worn spots subtle variations sheen across surface.