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), circumferentially; inscription in section S, 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_074

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.5Mb (4.3Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4030 x 4030 (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 circumferentially inscription section S 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 33.0–34.0 mm weight 24.5 g axis 0° round weathered object rough pitted surface showing mix brown tones areas darker brown hints reddish-brown black faint worn raised shapes shallow indentations visible across surface edges irregular slightly uneven.