Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography: busts, Vesta (mythology), imperial busts; attributes: simpulum, palladium. Obv. NINVS AVG PI V S PP TR P XVI — head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing 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. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.80 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_242

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography busts Vesta mythology imperial busts attributes simpulum palladium Obv Ninvs Avg Pi V S Pp Tr P Xvi head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Rv Cos Iiii veil stands left holding right hand left Date 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.80 g axis 180 degrees round worn metallic object rough uneven surface irregular edge showing faint raised figure center elongated object displays various scratches small pits spots corrosion visible colors dark gray silver hints greenish patina.