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 cover to the right, inscription IVS CAE SAR around. Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), inscription PIETA around. Ca. 140–144 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Silver coin, diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.35 g, axis 30°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_378

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 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 cover right inscription IVS CAE SAR Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum inscription PIETA Ca 140–144 Ce Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.35 g axis 30° round slightly irregular metal disc worn matte surface showing shallow engraved lines faint raised areas disc mainly gray darker gray shadows subtle lighter gray highlights edges small notches dents rim.