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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: Roman deities, Vesta, palladium. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI' all around. Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, legend 'COS - IIII' all around. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_316

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography Roman deities Vesta palladium Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand Cos - Iiii Date 152–153 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° worn circular metal coin raised profile person showing facial features beard hair detailed wavy strands coin surface textured scratches irregular edges color palette includes shades gray dark silver white background.