Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR P XVIII (circumferential). Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a patera above the altar in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription C OS - IIII (circumferential). Roman deities; iconography of Antoninus Pius. Date: 154–155. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180 degrees.
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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR P XVIII (circumferential). Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a patera above the altar in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription C OS - IIII (circumferential). Roman deities; iconography of Antoninus Pius. Date: 154–155. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR P XVIII circumferential Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding patera altar right hand palladium inscription C OS - IIII Roman deities iconography Date 154–155 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180 degrees circular metal coin worn raised profile bearded man showing detailed hair facial features coin surface irregular edges textured aged appearance coin displays mix dark brown bronze gray tones darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised parts background coin plain white.

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