Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right with inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP'. Reverse: Clasped hands on a caduceus and 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. Medium/format: coin (denarius). Weight: 3.16 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_177

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Clasped hands caduceus two ears corn C O S I I I I Iconography hands joined ears imperial bust Date 145–161 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium format coin denarius Weight 3.16 g Axis 180° circular metal coin weathered surface shades gray muted brown showing embossed design two clasping center vertical coiled element horizontal floral wheat- motifs them several short radiating lines coin edge irregular small chips dents texture worn slightly pitted.