Caption

Sestertius, 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 cover to the right, inscription RELIVS C · E · SAR AV · IF COS (circumferentially). Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), inscription in section S (circumferentially). Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 33.0–34.0 mm, weight 24.5 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_073

License type

Rights managed

Available size

47.4Mb (5.1Mb) / 13.6in x 13.6in / 4070 x 4070 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cover right inscription RELIVS C · E · SAR AV · Cos circumferentially Reverse Sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum inscription section S Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 33.0–34.0 mm weight 24.5 g axis 0° round worn object rough pitted surface displaying mainly brown tones patches darker brown small areas reddish-brown gray object's edges irregular slightly raised faint shallow contours suggest subtle raised profile outline across center.