Caption

Sestertius; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius, bare, facing right; legend 'AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII, CO'. Reverse: Sacred utensils from left: knife (secespita), sprinkler/aspergillum, jug (capis), crosier/lituus, and dipper/simpulum; inscription in section 'SC'. Date: ca. 140–144 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Material: coin. Diameter: 32.5 mm. Weight: 24.4 g. Axis: 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_071

License type

Rights managed

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47.8Mb (4.4Mb) / 13.6in x 13.6in / 4086 x 4086 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare facing right legend Avrelivs Caes - Ar Avg Pii Co Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum inscription section Sc Date ca 140–144 Ce Roman Empire Rome Material coin Diameter 32.5 mm Weight 24.4 g Axis 180° round dark brown black metal coin worn raised profile person facing right figure curly hair visible neck shoulder surface areas lighter brown patina darker blackened spots uneven texture rim.