Denarius of Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161). 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 CO S · II · II. Iconography: ears of corn, caducei; hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn (right hand). Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161). 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 CO S · II · II. Iconography: ears of corn, caducei; hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn (right hand). Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius r 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn legend CO S · II · II Iconography caducei hands joined caduceus right hand Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0–19.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn surface showing embossed profile male figure surrounded raised rim worn decorative elements coin displays textures irregular edges small nicks indentations visible colors include shades silver gray darker gray patina white background.

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