Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head right in a laurel wreath with inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP'. Reverse: Hands clasped on a caduceus and two ears of corn with inscription 'COS I I I I'. Silver coin, weight 3.08 g, axis 180°, dated 145–161, Roman Empire (Rome).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_173

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Hands clasped caduceus two ears corn Cos I I I I Silver coin weight 3.08 g axis 180° dated 145–161 Roman Empire Rome worn round metallic object dull gray surface showing irregular edges surface scratches raised design face depicts pair hands clasping horizontal bar stylized plant floral motif rising them object areas darker gray slightly lighter gray highlights raised details scratches catch light.