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Antoninus Pius, Divus * Eagle on Altar, 161 AD. AR Denarius
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Commemorative Divus Antoninus Pius * Eagle on Altar, Silver Denarius
Struck by Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus in 161 AD, on the death of Antoninus Pius in memory of the latter and commemoration of his deification by Will of the people &nd the Senate.
Obv: DIVVS ANTONINVS * bare head right.
Rev: CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right, head turned left, on garlanded altar.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 161 AD.
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.41 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Beautiful, clear, bright luster, great details and high-relief. Nicely centered and well-struck.
Refs:*
Sear, 1301
Cohen, 154
RSC, 155/6.
Van Meter, 136
RIC III, 430 (Marcus Aurelius)
BMCRE, 48 (Marcus Aurelius)
Sear RCV II (2002), 5190, page 335
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