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 covering to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CA–SAR AVG PII F COS' circumferentially. Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), legend 'PIETAS AVG' circumferentially. Iconography: offering. Date: ca. 140–144. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; weight 2.75 g; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_058

License type

Rights managed

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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 covering right legend Avrelivs Ca–Sar Avg Pii F Cos circumferentially Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum Pietas Avg Iconography offering Date ca 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 2.75 g diameter 17.0–18.0 mm axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head facing right curly hair defined nose chin visible neck surface areas smooth wear darker recessed grooves highlights raised areas Colors visible include silver dark gray lighter gray.