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. Hoard find (Golub). Date: 145–161. Culture: Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin. Diameter: 17.5 mm; weight: 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_180

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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 Hoard find Golub Date 145–161 Culture Roman Empire Medium silver coin Diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.20 g worn round coin metallic gray surface showing raised profile person's head detailed hair facial features coin's edge irregular slightly dented places shallow scratches worn areas visible colors shades gray darker gray tones.