Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG - P, S PP, XV'; reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription 'C OS - IIII'; date ca. 151–152; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_235

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg - P S Pp Xv reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium left C Os - Iiii date ca 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180 degrees single round metallic coin worn irregular edges sits centered white background silver-gray darker gray tarnish patina raised profile person detailed hair facial features surrounded decorative border faint raised marks rim.