Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI — Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: COS IIII — Vesta in a veil stands facing left; in her right hand she holds a simpulum, in her left hand a palladium; pearl border. Date: 152–153. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.92 g; axis 180 degrees. Iconography: busts, Vesta (mythology); attributes: palladium, simpulum.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_239

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (2.3Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Cos Iiii Vesta veil stands left right hand holds simpulum left hand palladium Date 152–153 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.92 g axis 180 degrees Iconography busts mythology attributes worn circular metal object uneven edge mostly grey surface showing areas darker lighter grey small patches green corrosion faint raised relief standing human figure visible center indistinct limbs draped clothing several shallow marks irregular indentations perimeter.