Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), ca. 154–155. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, drapery on the left shoulder, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII (abbreviated). Reverse: Vesta veiled, standing left, holding a patera above an altar in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription COS (abbreviated) around. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.92 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_474

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 ca 154–155 Obverse head emperor laurel wreath drapery left shoulder inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII abbreviated Reverse Vesta veiled standing left holding patera altar right hand palladium left inscription COS Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.92 g axis 165° circular metallic object worn slightly irregular edge resting white background object predominantly gray darker lighter gray areas features raised profile person relief facing right visible hair texture facial contours surrounded rim worn decorative marks.