Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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. Date: 151–152. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.89 g, axis 180°. Iconography: Roman deities; attributes: ladles, palladium; style: Roman imperial coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_067

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XV Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium marks O - II Date 151–152 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.89 g axis 180° Iconography Roman deities attributes ladles style Roman imperial coin round flat object uneven edge sits white background surface dark gray lighter gray highlights worn visible scratches cracks shallow raised impressions forming rough outline standing humanlike figure nearby vertical fragmentary shapes subtle variations gray tones across object.