Denarius; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS PIVS 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, inscription OS • IIII. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: Coin. Diameter: 16.0–17.0 mm. Weight: 3.15 g. Axis: 180°.
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Denarius; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS PIVS 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, inscription OS • IIII. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: Coin. Diameter: 16.0–17.0 mm. Weight: 3.15 g. Axis: 180°.

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Denarius issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium inscription OS • IIII Date 152–153 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function Coin Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm Weight 3.15 g Axis 180° round metallic coin dark gray surface showing wear irregular edges featuring raised profile person short hair beard faint raised decorative elements edge background white.

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