Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), c. 145–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS · AVG · PIV. Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn; legend fragments C · OS · and I · II. Iconography: caducei, ears of corn, hands joined on the caduceus and ears of corn, right hand. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.83 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_496

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 c 145–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS · Avg Piv Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn legend fragments C Os · I Ii Iconography caducei hands joined caduceus right hand Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.83 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface raised profile head relief surrounded border irregular raised marks object surface scratches dents slight discoloration darker lighter areas visible colors silver gray hints brown.