Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVRELIVS C, AR - AVG PII F COS circumferentially. Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left — knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum); inscription IETAS AV circumferentially. Date: 140–144. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: Coin (denarius). Weight: 2.75 g. Diameter: ~18.0–18.5 mm. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_327

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS C AR - AVG PII F COS circumferentially Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum inscription IETAS AV circumferentially Date 140–144 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium Coin denarius Weight 2.75 g Diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm Axis 180° small round metal object weathered dark gray surface showing embossed design includes central vessel handle spout positioned horizontal base curved decorative element rising nearby scalloped beaded vertical motif beside vessel irregular chipped edge side background plain white visible colors shades dark gray white.