Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI. Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscribed C, S - IIII. Date: 152–153. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.40 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_259

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium inscribed C S - Iiii Date 152–153 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 3.40 g Axis 180 degrees worn circular metallic coin raised profile person center showing facial features laurel leaf- headpiece coin surface textured dents scratches rim irregular slightly chipped places visible colors shades gray dark silver areas darker patina.