Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR; reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, inscription OS-IIII all around. Date: 151–154. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 0 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_227

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium left inscription OS-IIII Date 151–154 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0 degrees single round object irregular edge sits centered white background worn textured surface dark gray lighter gray highlights showing shallow raised recessed areas suggest relief- design subtle scratches pits.