Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), ca. 140–144. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG, II F COS. Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left—knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus), and dipper (simpulum)—with inscription PIETAS AV. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; AV; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 195°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_063

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 ca 140–144 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG Ii F Cos Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum inscription PIETAS AV Roman Empire Rome Coin Av diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 195° worn round object uneven edge shades gray dark gray showing raised profile person facing curly hair visible neck shoulder surface textured areas faint raised markings perimeter background white.