Caption

Denarius of 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; legends C · OS · and I · II around. Iconography includes caduceus, ears of corn, hands joined. 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_497

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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 legends C Os · I Ii Iconography includes caduceus hands joined Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.83 g axis 180° round worn metallic object irregular edge muted gray surface showing raised indented areas form roughly symmetrical central motif surface scratches dents small chips object casts soft shadows white background visible tones gray slight hints darker gray recessed areas.