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 to right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG PII F COS'. Reverse: Sacred utensils from left — knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum) — with legend 'PIETAS AVG'. Date: ca. 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin (denarius). Diameter: 17–18 mm. Weight: 2.85 g. Axis: 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_067

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 right legend Avrelivs Cae-Sar Avg Pii F Cos Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum Pietas Avg Date ca 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Silver coin denarius Diameter 17–18 mm Weight 2.85 g Axis 0° circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person's head facing right curly hair neck shoulder coin irregular rim raised decorative elements edge visible colors shades gray silver darker gray shadows slightly lighter highlights.