Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), ca. 140–144. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cover to the right, inscription AV AESAR - A (circumferentially). Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), inscription PIET (circumferentially). Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; AV; weight 2.97 g; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_365

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 ca 140–144 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cover right inscription AV AESAR - circumferentially Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum inscription PIET Roman Empire Rome Coin Av weight 2.97 g diameter 17.0–17.5 mm axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile person low relief object appearing mostly silver-gray darker gray tones recessed areas slight lighter highlights raised surfaces short curly hair neck shoulder outline surface scratches small dents visible across set plain white background.