Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder; legend 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; legend OS • IIII (circumferential). Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder; legend 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; legend OS • IIII (circumferential). Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII circumferential Reverse Vesta veil stands left holding patera altar right hand palladium legend OS • IIII Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing small nick rendered dark gray subtle darker lighter variations faint traces greenish discoloration shallow indistinct raised recessed areas suggesting worn figures markings smooth background.

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