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 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 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_181

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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 flanked two ears corn C O S I I I I Iconography hands joined caduceus ears imperial bust Date 145–161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.20 g round worn metallic object uneven edge shown white background displaying raised central motif pair clasped together horizontal element faint worn shapes shallow incisions surround central motif Visible colors include shades gray silver dark gray subtle brownish patina.