Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap 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'. Date: ca. 140–144 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin (denarius), diameter ca. 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_065

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend Avrelivs Caesar Avg Pii F Cos Reverse sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum Pietas Avg Date ca 140–144 Ce Roman Empire Rome Silver coin denarius diameter ca 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 0° circular metallic object irregular edge featuring raised profile person facing profile textured hair facial features relief surface worn areas small blemishes visible ridges indentations rim object shades gray silver white background.