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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography: busts, Vesta (mythology), imperial busts; attributes: palladium, simpulum. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath right; pearl border. Rv. COS IIII: Vesta in a veil stands facing left, holding a simpulum in her right hand and a palladium in her left; pearl border. Date: 152–153 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_238

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography busts Vesta mythology imperial busts attributes palladium simpulum Obv Antoninvs Avg Pivs P P Tr P Xvi head laurel wreath right pearl border Rv Cos Iiii veil stands facing left holding right hand left Date 152–153 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.92 g axis 180° worn round coin uneven edges shown white background featuring raised profile person facing right short hair beard coin surface mostly dark gray areas lighter gray raised features darker spots recessed areas raised decorative elements edge forming irregular ring coin signs wear small nicks rim.