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 cap to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG, II F COS'. Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), legend 'PIETAS AV'. Circa 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver. Weight 3.20 g; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_064

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Rights managed

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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 cap right legend Avrelivs Caes - Ar Avg Ii F Cos Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum Pietas Av Circa 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Weight 3.20 g diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm axis 195° small round metallic object irregular edge lies plain white background surface object dark gray lighter gray highlights signs wear small scratches face raised design featuring vessel urn shape center flanked curved looping ornamental lines forming symmetrical motif horizontal raised line near lower edge metal slightly pitted texture areas subtle shine.