Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), caduceus, ears of corn; 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 OS II·II around. Date: 145–161 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameters 17.0 mm and 18.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_180

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 caduceus ears corn obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus inscription OS II·II Date 145–161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameters 17.0 mm 18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° round metallic object irregular edge shown white background displaying raised design bird outstretched wings detailed wing tail feathers metal surface primarily gray darker lighter gray variations subtle brownish tones near rim.