Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 152–153. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription VS AVG - 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 COS - IIII around. Roman deities; iconography includes ladles, Vesta, 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

Reference

LZT26A68_272

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (1.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 152–153 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription VS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium 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° circular dark gray metal object worn uneven surface slightly irregular edge showing shallow raised recessed markings form faint outline two figures object visible scratches small dents areas lighter gray wear dark gray set white background.