Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), ca. 145–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP. Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, inscription COS · IIII around; iconography includes caducei, ears of corn, hands joined on the caduceus and ears of corn. Roman coin; diameter 16.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 195°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), ca. 145–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP. Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, inscription COS · IIII around; iconography includes caducei, ears of corn, hands joined on the caduceus and ears of corn. Roman coin; diameter 16.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 195°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 ca 145–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn inscription COS · IIII iconography includes caducei hands joined caduceus Roman coin diameter 16.0–18.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 195° circular metallic coin worn raised profile bearded man showing hair laurel headband facial features surrounded decorative border worn edge coin aged irregular rim small chips Visible colors include silver gray dark gray hints brownish tarnish.

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