Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 152–153, Rome, Roman Empire. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI. Reverse: Vesta veiled, standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription COS IIII. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.51 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_080

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 152–153 Rome Roman Empire Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse Vesta veiled standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium left inscription COS IIII Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.51 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile man's head relief shown right-facing profile short hair beard surrounded raised decorative edging surface worn uneven small nicks irregularities rim visible colors shades gray dark silver white background.