Caption

Denarius depicting 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 veiled standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription C OS–I I. Dated 153–154, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_307

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Rights managed

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39.9Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3736 x 3736 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS A… PIV… RP XVII Reverse Vesta veiled standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium left inscription C OS–I I Dated 153–154 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° small round object dark gray metallic surface showing wear irregular edges surface features raised depiction standing robed figure holding long staff hand small round object extended textured beaded border near top surface scratches chips visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas metallic sheen.