Caption

Denarius, ca. 140–144, Rome. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right; inscription AVRELIVS C AR - AVG PII F COS. Reverse: sacred utensils from the left — knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus), and dipper (simpulum); inscription IETAS AV circumferentially. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; heir to the throne 138–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Bronze/silver coin (denarius). Weight 2.75 g; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_326

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius ca 140–144 Rome Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS C AR - AVG PII F COS Reverse sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum inscription IETAS AV circumferentially Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 heir throne 138–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Bronze silver coin denarius Weight 2.75 g diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm axis 180° single round metallic coin worn uneven edge slightly rough surface showing raised profile person's head facing right curly hair defined neck jaw coin mostly gray darker gray areas crevices lighter gray highlights raised features small irregular chunk missing side.