Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 151–152. 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. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_236

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 151–152 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG – P S Pp Xv Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium inscription C OS – IIII Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing textured surface raised recessed areas form outline standing figure indistinct shapes object mainly gray darker gray blackened patches slight brownish discoloration places set plain white background.