Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'A TONINVS PIVS PP TR P XVII'. Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription 'OS IIII'. Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin. Measurements: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_237

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Toninvs Pivs Pp Tr P Xvii Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium Os Iiii Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin Measurements diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 345° worn round dark gray coin irregular edges sits white background raised profile textured hair wreath raised decorative ridges shapes perimeter giving rough uneven border.