Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend '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, legend 'C OS - IIII' (circumferential). Date: 154–155. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_469

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xviii circumferential Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding patera altar right hand palladium C Os - Iiii Date 154–155 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0 degrees round worn coin raised profile man's head relief facing featuring short hair textured surface details irregular edges coin's color dark gray lighter gray highlights.