Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; Vesta (mythology) with palladium (attribute) and ladles; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONI–VS PP 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–; date: 153–154; culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476); place: Rome; object type: coin; measurements: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.87 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_304

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52.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography head laurel wreath Vesta mythology palladium attribute ladles obverse facing right inscription ANTONI–VS PP TR P XVII reverse veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand inscription C OS– date 153–154 culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 place Rome object type coin measurements diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.87 g axis 180 degrees round metal object worn raised profile side view showing facial features hair details object uneven edge surface wear shallow indentations raised areas visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle brownish tones.