Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS, PP TR P XVII (around). 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). Iconography includes Roman deities; attributes: ladle (simpulum), palladium. Date: 153–154. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium/function: coin. Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.90 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_303

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Pp Tr P Xvii Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium inscription COS IIII Iconography includes Roman deities attributes Date 153–154 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium function coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 2.90 g Axis 180 degrees circular dark gray metallic coin irregular slightly chipped edges showing worn surface engraved human figure wearing draped clothing visible near center long vertical object hand smaller object faint decorative marks shallow relief designs figure.