Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: emperor's laureate head right with inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP'. Reverse: clasped hands on a caduceus flanked by two ears of corn with inscription 'C O S I I I I'. Iconography: hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn; imperial bust. Date: 145–161. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 3.16 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_176

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse emperor's laureate head right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse clasped hands caduceus flanked two ears corn C O S I I I I Iconography hands joined caduceus ears imperial bust Date 145–161 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 3.16 g axis 180° worn circular coin metallic gray surface showing raised profile bearded male head facing right surrounded indented rim decorative raised edges coin displays textured areas relief details hair beard variations shading darker gray lighter silvery tones small irregularities chips outer edge.