Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right with inscription NTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Clasped hands on a caduceus and two ears of corn with inscription C O S I I I. Iconography: hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn; imperial bust. Date: 145–161. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: coin; diameter 17.8 mm, weight 3.14 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_178

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Clasped hands caduceus two ears corn inscription C O S I I I Iconography hands joined ears imperial bust Date 145–161 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium coin diameter 17.8 mm weight 3.14 g worn round coin uneven edge shown white background featuring raised profile person's head coin's surface metallic varied tones dark gray lighter silvery highlights areas darker brownish-gray patina slight scratches dents across face.