Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - 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, legend C OS - IIII. Roman deities: Vesta. Iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; palladium (attribute). Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type and materials: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 150°.
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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - 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, legend C OS - IIII. Roman deities: Vesta. Iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; palladium (attribute). Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type and materials: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 150°.

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