Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 152–153. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI. Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscribed COS - IIII. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_317

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Rights managed

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39.9Mb (1.7Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3736 x 3736 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 152–153 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium inscribed COS - IIII Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° circular dark gray coin worn raised edges uneven slightly chipped rim featuring incised standing human figure draped clothing center figure holds object hand arm extended faint raised marks decorative elements perimeter Colors visible include shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.