Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS A - PIV RP 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 - I, I. Roman deities; iconography of Antoninus Pius. Date: 153–154. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_306

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS - Piv Rp Xvii Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium inscription C OS - I I Roman deities iconography Date 153–154 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° dark metallic coin irregular round shape showing raised profile bearded male detailed hair facial features wreath band head coin surface worn textured areas lighter darker gray tones small chipped section rim background white.