Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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, letters C S — IIII around. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_260

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium letters C S Iiii Date 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° round worn coin shades gray dark silver sits white background showing raised slightly off-center figure standing person draped flowing clothing garment detail across torso figure's hand extended long narrow object cloth drapes them coin's edge irregular slightly chipped places variations tone small surface scratches pits appearance includes darker gray areas rim lighter gray highlights raised design.