Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border; inscription AN, VS AVG PI V, TR P XVI. Reverse: Vesta in a veil stands facing left; holds a simpulum in her right hand and a palladium in her left; inscription COS I. Date: 152–153 CE. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Silver coin, weight 2.82 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription Vs Avg Pi V Tr P Xvi Reverse Vesta veil stands left holds simpulum right hand palladium inscription COS I Date 152–153 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Silver coin weight 2.82 g round weathered object uneven slightly chipped edge displaying rough textured surface shades brown gray hints green patina surface shallow irregular grooves worn raised areas forming abstract indented patterns.