Caption

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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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_261

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVII Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium legend C OS - IIII Roman deities Iconography head attribute Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type materials coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 150° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head side view surface textured scratches shallow relief details suggesting hair facial features ring raised decorative marks visible colors shades dark gray silver white background.