Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issued for Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161). Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cover to the right; legend AVRELIVS CAES–AR AV, II F, OS. Reverse: sacred utensils from the left—knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum); legend PIETAS AVG. Date: ca. 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.60 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_057

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issued Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cover right legend AVRELIVS CAES–AR AV Ii F Os Reverse sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum legend PIETAS AVG Date ca 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 195° round metallic object dark gray slightly worn surface showing raised relief designs center stylized vessel curved handle flared spout flanked curved decorative element side vertical textured motif object irregular edges small notches subtle highlights shadows emphasizing textured surface visible colors gray darker gray tones.