Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder; inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII (as abbreviated). Reverse: Vesta in a veil stands left, holding a patera above an altar in her right hand and a palladium in her left; inscription (C)OS (abbreviated). Date: 154–155. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. 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_475

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII abbreviated Reverse Vesta veil stands left holding patera altar right hand palladium inscription C Os Date 154–155 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.92 g axis 165° round worn object uneven edge shown white background primarily gray dark gray tones hints brown surface textured slightly pitted shallow irregular raised indented shapes suggesting outlines vertical forms curved marks rim small chips notches shape slightly irregular perfectly circular.