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 'C - OS - I - I - II' around; iconography: caduceus, ears of corn; hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn, right hand. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_174

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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 C - Os - I - I - Ii iconography caduceus hands joined right hand Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° round worn metal coin uneven edge shown white background coin gray-silver color darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces central design pair hands clasping horizontal bar rod stylized floral decorative element radiating lines surface displays small nicks chips rim textured wear across face.