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 uncovered to the right, legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Reverse: Sacred utensils, from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), legend PIETAS AVG. Iconography: offering, jugs, sprinklers, crosier. Date: ca. 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 2.57 g; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_061

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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 uncovered right legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum legend PIETAS AVG Iconography offering jugs sprinklers Date ca 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 2.57 g diameter 17.0–18.0 mm axis 195° round dark coin worn raised profile person facing showing curly hair visible neck shoulder set white background coin surface textured aged patches lighter discoloration predominant colors visible dark gray black small areas lighter gray brownish tones.