Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII (circumferential). Reverse: Vesta in a veil stands left, holding a patera above an altar in her right hand and a palladium in her left; inscription OS·IIII (circumferential). Date: 154–155. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium/function: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 180 degrees. Iconography: Roman deities; Vesta; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; altars; paterae; palladium.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_139

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII circumferential Reverse Vesta veil stands left holding patera altar right hand palladium inscription OS·IIII Date 154–155 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium function coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180 degrees Iconography Roman deities head altars paterae worn round metal coin dark gray slightly uneven surface showing raised profile person's head facing right short hair raised decorative elements coin's rim irregular shallow indentations subtle darker spots.