Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTO, PI - VS PP TR P, VI; reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription COS - IIII; 152–153; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 16.5 mm and 18.0 mm; weight 2.75 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_268

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTO Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Vi reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium inscription COS - IIII 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.5 mm 18.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180 degrees small round metallic object worn dark gray surface rests white background object raised depiction standing human figure draped flowing garments holding staff hand extending hand outward irregular raised marks indentations object's edge metal displaying areas lighter gray sheen darker gray patina.