Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 153–154. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 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, legend C OS. Roman deities; iconography. Coin of the Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.87 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_305

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52.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 153–154 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONI–VS PP TR P XVII Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium legend C OS Roman deities iconography Coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.87 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge shown white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas bears faint recessed scene standing humanlike figure adjacent vertical elements scalloped border small circular curved decorative marks.