Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; reverse: Vesta (mythology) holding a ladle (simpulum) and palladium; obverse inscription: AW: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, AN, ONINV, AVG PI -, PP TR P XVI all around; reverse inscription: RW: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle in her right hand, palladium in her left, CO S - IIII all around; date: 152–153; place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); object type: coin (denarius); measurements: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_264

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography head laurel wreath reverse Vesta mythology holding ladle simpulum palladium obverse inscription Aw Head facing right Oninv Avg Pi - Pp Tr P Xvi reverse inscription Rw veil standing left right hand Co S - Iiii date 152–153 place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 object type coin denarius measurements diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180 degrees round worn metallic object uneven jagged edge dark gray surface showing lighter gray highlights surface bears raised low-relief depiction standing human figure holding long thin object draped clothing subtle textural marks figure.