Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) issuer. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, legend AVRELIVS CAES · AR AVG PII F COS. Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), legend PIET · AVG. Date: ca. 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_059

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right legend AVRELIVS CAES · AR AVG PII F COS Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum legend PIET · AVG Date ca 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person's head curly hair rendered clustered rounded shapes smooth neck shoulder area object's edge irregular small notches dents surrounding background plain white.