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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI–VS PP TR P XV. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, with marks O - II. Iconography: Roman deities; attributes: ladles, palladium; Vesta (mythology). Date: 151–152. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin type: silver denarius. Measurements: diameter ca. 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.89 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A57_066

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI–VS PP TR P XV Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium marks O - II Iconography Roman deities attributes ladles mythology Date 151–152 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Coin type silver denarius Measurements diameter ca 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.89 g axis 180° round worn coin raised profile person's head relief showing facial contours neck surrounded rim irregular edges small chips coin surface metallic dark gray color areas lighter gray highlights background plain white.