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 CAE SAR AVG PII F COS. Reverse: Sacred utensils, from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), legend PIETAS AVG. Date: ca. 140–144. Medium: Roman coin. Diameter: 17–18 mm. Weight: 2.57 g. Axis: 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_062

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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 CAE SAR AVG PII F COS Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum legend PIETAS AVG Date ca 140–144 Medium Roman coin Diameter 17–18 mm Weight 2.57 g Axis 195° round dark coin worn surface showing raised central design includes curved angular shapes resembling objects arranged flat line small worn areas patches lighter brownish discoloration coin mainly black touches dark gray small brown spots set plain white background.