Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 152–153. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'VS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI'. Reverse: Vesta veiled, standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription 'COS - IIII' around. Roman deities; iconography includes ladles and the palladium. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_271

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 152–153 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed Vs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse Vesta veiled standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium left inscription Cos - Iiii Roman deities iconography includes ladles Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised profile human head partial relief head faces textured hair facial features blend coin's uneven slightly irregular edges coin's surface areas lighter gray highlights subtle scratches shallow indentations small chip rim background coin plain white.