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 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, inscription C OS - IIII. Date: 153–154. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.00 g. Axis: 150°.

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LZT26A68_262

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVII Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium inscription C OS - IIII Date 153–154 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 3.00 g Axis 150° worn circular metal object dark gray surface showing raised recessed areas object uneven slightly jagged edge small chips center features faint raised outline standing humanlike figure holding long vertical staff pole thinner lines suggesting drapery limbs several short marks arranged perimeter background plain white visible colors dark gray background.