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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Iconography: 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 an altar in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription C OS - IIII (circumferential). Date: 154–155. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium/function: coin. Diameter: 17.0 mm. Weight: 3.30 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Iconography 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 Date 154–155 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium function coin Diameter 17.0 mm Weight 3.30 g Axis 180 degrees round worn metal coin dark brown greenish patina showing raised figure standing center holding long staff spear wearing draped clothing small raised object near figure's outstretched hand low rectangular shape near figure's feet coin edge irregular surface darker lighter brown areas hints green gray.