Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath, right; legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII (with COS IIII partly visible). Reverse: Vesta veiled, standing left, holding a patera above an altar in her right hand and a palladium in her left. Roman Empire, 154–155 CE. Silver coin, weight 3.08 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_277

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII COS IIII partly visible Reverse Vesta veiled standing left holding patera altar right hand palladium left Roman Empire 154–155 Ce Silver coin weight 3.08 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing signs wear small chips primarily silver-gray color patches darker gray small greenish spots surface features raised profile human head relief facing textured hair facial contours visible ring raised decorative elements perimeter creating slightly scalloped border.