The 152AD-153AD Denarius - Antoninus Pius / VestaSilver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the Rome Mint between 152AD and 153AD. Diameter 18mm, weighs 3.26g.
Dating: The Reverse says "COS IIII" and Antoninus Pius became Consul for the fourth and last time on 1 Jan 145AD. The obverse legend shows "TR P XVI", indicating the coin was struck during the period Pius held the Tribunician Powers for the sixteenth time, which was 152-153AD.
The Obverse shows the laureated head of Emperor Antoninus Pius facing right. Legend is "ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI".
The Reverse shows the Goddess Vesta, standing, facing left, holding a simpulum (a ladle) in her right hand and a palladium (a wooden statue) in her left arm. Legend around is "COS IIII".Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 152AD
Monarch/Ruler: Antoninus Pius (Emperor 138AD-161AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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