Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius
Ancient Roman
176–180
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
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About
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Antoninus Pius, facing right. On the back, a four story funeral pyre is depicted.
