Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription TONINVS • AVG PIVS • PP. Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, inscription CO•S•-•II around; iconography includes hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn. Date: 145–161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Material: coin. Weight: 3.05 g. Diameter: 16.5–18.0 mm. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_319

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription TONINVS • AVG PIVS • PP Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn inscription CO•S•-•II iconography includes hands joined caduceus Date 145–161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Material coin Weight 3.05 g Diameter 16.5–18.0 mm Axis 180° round worn metallic object mostly gray surface hints darker greener discoloration showing raised recessed carved shapes central stylized bird- figure wing tail elements pair horizontal rectangular forms decorative motif several small curved marks lower area rim irregular slightly chipped texture aged patinated areas smoother rougher finish.