Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS, P TR P XVII'. Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription 'C OS - IIII'. Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_300

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs P Tr P Xvii Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium C Os - Iiii Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray patina showing raised profile bearded male head detailed hair laurel- headpiece surrounded raised decorative marks rim surface worn slightly uneven edges subtle highlights shadows Colors visible include dark gray lighter gray small areas near-black.