Caption

Denarius, 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; motif features Roman deities, ladles, Vesta, palladium. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter ~16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_270

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Keywords

Denarius 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 motif features Roman deities ladles Date 152–153 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter ~16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° worn round object uneven edge colored dark gray lighter gray highlights featuring faint raised outline standing human figure adjacent shapes suggest branch- form surface scratches dents areas subtle shine white background.