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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP. Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, inscribed CO S · II · II. Iconography: ears of corn; caducei; hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn, right hand. Date: 145–161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameters 18.0 mm and 19.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_178

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn inscribed CO S · II · II Iconography caducei hands joined caduceus right hand Date 145–161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameters 18.0 mm 19.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn textured surface irregular edges sits white background object predominantly gray darker gray areas lighter silvery highlights embossed design featuring pair joined hands vertical element them radiating lines short linear marks decorative strokes perimeter.