Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI' (plus abbreviated titles). Reverse: Vesta veiled, standing left; in her right hand a patera held above an altar, in her left hand a palladium. Date: 154–155. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_468

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi plus abbreviated titles Reverse Vesta veiled standing left right hand patera held altar left hand palladium Date 154–155 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0° single round worn coin uneven edge sits white background coin dark gray metallic surface lighter gray worn highlights face faint relief standing human figure holding long object irregular raised shapes marks figure.