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 CAE SAR AVG PII F COS'. Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left — knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), legend 'PIETA, VG'. Date ca. 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_066

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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 Cae Sar Avg Pii F Cos Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum Pieta Vg Date ca 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 0° roughly circular dark gray metal object uneven slightly irregular edge textured surface object incised raised linear shapes forming central symmetrical motif curved straight elements shallow depressions small chips surface cracks visible perimeter.