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 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), legend PIETAS AVG. Circa 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin, diameter 17–18 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_068

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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 right legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F COS Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum legend PIETAS AVG Circa 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 17–18 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° round slightly irregular metal object worn surface shown plain white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas edges small dark mark upper area surface shallow embossed shapes central vase- form flanked curved angular elements horizontal base line beneath them rim uneven small protrusion top minor chips edge.