Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS 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, legend 'COS - I III'. Roman coin, 152–153 CE, Rome. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.18 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_266

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium Cos - I Iii Roman coin 152–153 Ce Rome Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.18 g axis 0° circular metallic object dark gray surface showing worn raised relief relief depicts standing human figure holding staff rod curved rounded shapes nearby object irregular rim patinated slightly shiny texture lighter gray highlights subtle darker areas.