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, legend ANTONINVS • AVG • PIVS • PP. Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, legend COS • IIII. Iconography: caducei; ears of corn; hands joined. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_172

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 c 145–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS • AVG • PIVS • PP Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn legend COS • IIII Iconography caducei hands joined Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 195° worn round metal object gray metallic surface showing uneven edges small chips bearing raised central design two clasping hands holding slender stems simple flower them surrounded decorative border small raised shapes irregular rim image various shades gray silver darker tarnished areas lighter highlights.